The Jaipur Column, situated in the courtyard of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President of India’s official residence in New Delhi, is a towering monument symbolizing the imperial legacy of British India and remains an architectural marvel in the landscape of New Delhi. It continues to be an important historical landmark representing a key moment in India's colonial history - the transfer of the capital of India from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911. if you drive on Rajpath toward Raisina Hill near the President's residence you can't miss the tall column.
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| The Jaipur Column Delhi before Rashtrapathy Bhavan, Bhavan. |
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| The Jaipur Column Delhi alchetron.com |
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| Jaipur column, Delhi. alchetron.com |
Above image: The column is predominantly made of cream sandstone, with red sandstone used for the base. At the top there is an egg surmounted by a bronze lotus flower and a six-pointed glass star. known as the "Star of India," symbolizing the radiance and reach of the British Empire..............
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| Jaipur Maharajah Sawai Madho Singh II |
Above image: Jaipur Princely State (entitled to 21 Gun Salute) Ruler, Sawai Madho Singh II who was loyal to the British -India government..1883 image................
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| Rashtrapati Bhavan in the making, Delhi. indianexp.com |
The Jaipur Column was financed by Maharajah Madho Singh II of Jaipur as a gesture of loyalty to the British crown. The foundation stone was laid on December 15, 1911, by King George V and Queen Mary during the grand ceremonies of the Durbar. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the British architect responsible for much of New Delhi’s iconic architecture, the column was completed in 1930. Lutyens submitted the column’s design to the Royal Academy of Arts in London as part of his diploma work, further solidifying his reputation as a master architect.
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Above image: Bas-reliefs around the base showing the coat of arms of the Emperor of India, designed by the British sculptor Charles Sargeant Jagger..........
Inscribed on the base of the Jaipur Column is a message from Lord Irwin, the then Viceroy of India, which reads:
"In thought faith
In word wisdom
In deed courage
In life service
So may India be great."
This inscription is a modified version of Lutyens’ original wording, which emphasized faith, courage, and sacrifice as virtues that would elevate India’s greatness.
The Jaipur Column remains a remarkable blend of architectural ingenuity and imperial symbolism. While its creation reflects the colonial ethos of its time, its enduring presence at Rashtrapati Bhavan underscores its historical and architectural significance in modern India. As a relic of the 1911 Delhi Durbar, the column stands as a testament to a transformative period in India’s history, when the ancient city of Delhi was reimagined as the political heart of the British Raj.
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