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Events on Monday 1 January 1877 1
1877Queen Victoria proclaimed Empress of IndiaDelhi Durbar marks new imperial titleAt a ceremonial assembly in Delhi on 1 January 1877, Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India, a title created under the Royal Titles Act of 1876. Viceroy Lord Lytton presided over the durbar before an assembly of Indian princes and British officials. The title underscored direct Crown rule over India following the end of East India Company administration.