India Misc Events

Kaisar-i-Hind india_events.1 · dlc011

The Delhi Durbar india_events.2 · dlc011

The … administration has planned a grand durbar in … to officially proclaim … … as … of India. Dignitaries from across … India have been invited to attend.

"The guests being all seated, a flourish of trumpets by the heralds exactly at noon announced the arrival of the Viceroy. The military bands played a march, and … …, accompanied by … …, their daughters, and … staff, proceeded to the pavilion. … Excellency took … seat upon the throne, arrayed in … robes as Grand Master of the Star of India, the National Anthem was played, the guards of honor presented arms while the whole of the vast assemblage rose as one man. The chief herald was then commanded to read the proclamation. A flourish of trumpets was again sounded, and … Majesty was proclaimed … of India."

The Mountain of Light india_events.3 · dlc011

With the capture of … by … forces, we have acquired the legendary Koh-i-Noor diamond.

"Milord, a detailed account of the … treasury is ready. Of note are the three gems, the Daria-i-noor, the Khiraj-i-alam, and of course the Koh-i-noor." "Excellent. I much prefer these Indians than the ones across the Atlantic. After all, a diamond is a far better addition to one's cap than a feather, wouldn't you say?" "Quite so, milord." "Prepare them for transport. We must ensure they are present for the Great Exhibition. Proof of our conquest in the east."

… Demands Return of the Koh-i-Noor india_events.4 · dlc011

"Mr. Prime Minister, the Crown did not find the Koh-i-noor attractive when it first claimed it. Surely they won't mind returning it?" "High Commissioner, you will find that achieving independence is easier than trying to pry a jewel away from the Crown." "But they have so many!" "We had many colonies, too. Look how that went."

The Deccan Riots india_events.5 · dlc011

Indebted … in … have launched a series of rebellions against local moneylenders, intended to destroy the records of their debts.

"Sir, the farmers are burning records of their debt. In some cases, they're attacking the moneylenders themselves. Shall we send the police to intervene?" The corner of the Governor's mouth twitched. "Well, it's hardly surprising." "Sir?" "The Hindi word for farmer is ryot. The ryots are rioting - why are we surprised?

The Hindu-… Conspiracy india_events.6 · dlc011

Our intelligence service has discovered a conspiracy involving Indian revolutionaries colluding with agents of the … government. They intend to orchestrate a pan-Indian rebellion against … rule.

"Apparently, the conspirators called themselves the Ghadar party." "That's amusing" "How so, milord?" "Ghadar means to rebel. But Gaddari means to betray. Odd, isn't it, how the difference really is a matter of perspective."

The … Conspiracy Trials india_events.7 · dlc011

In the city of …, several hundred members of Indian independence organizations have been put on trial for conspiring with … agents to subvert … rule.

The newspapers and the people followed the trial with great interest. For some it was a sign of the growing discontent. For others, it was proof that no gunpowder plot, whether led by Englishmen or Indians, could undermine the Crown. For most locals, however, it was simply what it was. A solemn procession of three hundred men, condemned one after another.

Phool Walon Ki Sair india_events.8 · dlc011

Music thrums through the air, accompanied by the scent of thousands of flowers. People across the city gather, Hindus and Muslims. Their religion is not forgotten, but the usual tensions have been replaced with a mutual love for dance, prayer and food.

The Indian Army india_events.9

The … has issued an order unifying the three … into a single body - the … Army.

"It's been in the works for a good while. Irrational, or so they say, with quite a lot of redundancy. I'm surprised they made it past the telegraph." "A Company relic, yes, I agree. Do you believe we retained too much of their structure?" "What else could we do? India is hardly a flexible land. For reforms such as this, forty years is quite swift."

The Dohnavur Fellowship india_events.10 · dlc011

…, a Christian missionary active in …, has become well-known in the region for providing sanctuary to children forced into prostitution. She has founded a ministry to further her works.

"We are often asked to tell converts' stories; and certainly they would thrill, for the way of escape God opens sometimes is, like Peter's from prison, miraculous; and truth is stranger than fiction, and far more interesting. But we who work in the Terrible's lair, and know how he fights to get back his prey, even after it has escaped from him, are afraid to tell these stories too much, and feel that silence is safest, and, strange as it may seem to some, for the present most glorifies God."

… Go Back india_events.11 · dlc011

…, the child of a local judge, has been spotted participating in protests against the … Commission in …. Her and other child protesters face the police whilst dressed in the colors of the Indian flag.

Their ages had not insulated themselves from the attention of the colonial police. A week ago, they had faced a lathi charge, dozens of grown men with batons scattering their picket line and casting down the flag they had made themselves. They had returned to their parents in tears, blood leaking from skinned palms and knees. Now, instead of holding a flag which could be torn out of their hands, they draped themselves in its colors. Even if the children were knocked down once more, their clothing would show the the world their cause.

Through Storm to Peace india_events.12 · dlc011

…, a former socialist activist turned Theosophist, has announced her intention to depart … for India. She will soon join her Theosophist colleagues at their headquarters in ….

"An imperious necessity forces me to speak the truth, as I see it, whether the speech please or displease, whether it bring praise or blame. That one loyalty to Truth I must keep stainless, whatever friendships fail me or human ties be broken. She may lead me into the wilderness, yet I must follow her; she may strip me of all love, yet I must pursue her; though she slay me, yet will I trust in her; and I ask no other epitaph on my tomb but: 'SHE TRIED TO FOLLOW TRUTH.'"

The World Teacher india_events.13 · dlc011

Members of the Theosophical Society in … have declared the young … to be the likely future vessel of the divine entity Lord Maitreya. …, a Theosophist activist, has sought to adopt the boy.

The monsoon had yet to come, and the sky was still cloudless. The boy stood on the beach, staring aimlessly at the incoming waves. Lost, aloof, insulated from all around him by some intangible barrier. His father trudged through the sand, and placed a hand on his shoulder. The boy looked to him once more, and the memory of the sea silently passed away.

The Order of the Star in the East india_events.14 · dlc011

The Theosophical Society has founded an organization dedicated to prepare the world for the arrival of the divine Lord Maitreya. …, believed to be the future vessel of this being, has been appointed as the head of the organization.

Declaration of Principles 1. We believe that a great Teacher will soon appear in the world, and we wish so to live now that we may be worthy to know Him when He comes. 2. We shall try, therefore, to keep Him in our minds always, and to do in His name, and therefore to the best of our ability, all the work which comes to us in our daily occupations. 3. As far as our ordinary duties allow, we shall endeavour to devote a portion of our time each day to some definite work which may help to prepare for His coming.

Divine Inspiration india_events.15 · dlc011

Whilst on retreat in …, … has been struck by peculiar physical symptoms and a strong feeling of "otherness". … and … Theosophical Society chaperones believe this process to be mystical in nature.

"It's as though everything stood still. There's no movement, no stirring, complete emptiness of all thought, of all seeing. There's no interpreter to translate, to observe, to censor. An immeasurable vastness that is utterly still and silent. There is no space, nor time to cover that space. The beginning and the ending are here, of all things. There is really nothing that can be said about it."

A Pathless Land india_events.16 · dlc011

In an announcement at the Order of the Star's annual convention in …, … has disavowed his following and proclaimed the Order dissolved. The Theosophical Society has been thrown into confusion by the announcement.

"I maintain that truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path whatsoever, by any religion, by any sect. That is my point of view, and I adhere to that absolutely and unconditionally. Truth, being limitless, unconditioned, unapproachable by any path whatsoever, cannot be organized; nor should any organization be formed to lead or coerce people along a particular path. This is no magnificent deed, because I do not want followers, and I mean this. The moment you follow someone you cease to follow Truth."

The … Conspiracy india_events.17 · dlc011

A procession of carriages through the streets of … has been interrupted by a bombing attack which killed two … women. One of the perpetrators, …, has been brought into custody.

There was not a hint of trepidation on the young man's face, even with an armed policeman to his side and a hostile judge ahead of him. His back was erect, his shoulders were relaxed, and his face bore a beatific smile. The outcome of the trial was not ever in doubt, even with a skilled counsel defending him. His mistake had been fatal, his end was certain from the moment the constables had laid eye on him. The worries of life had evacuated him, and left him unburdened. There was nothing to do but ensure he would be remembered.

The Administration of Berar india_events.18

Citing the high levels of banditry and unrest in Berar, the … has requested to administer … on our behalf, in exchange for a substantial annual payment.

"What is the bounty on that bandit leader's head?" the British officer asked. "Five thousand rupees, sir." "Five thousand! Surely this Gabbar is not worth so much?" "Across all these villages," the official replied, drawing a large circle on the map in front of them, "if a child cries at night, their mothers tell them, "Sleep or Gabbar will come take you." "If he and his ilk are such a terror, it might be best you allow us to handle the matter." the officer replied, smiling. "After all, we are experts at weeding out terrorists from our backyard."