Proclamation on the Gates of Somnath (1842)
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The Proclamation on the Gates of Somnath (1842) was a controversial declaration by Governor-General Lord Ellenborough announcing the symbolic return of the gates of the Somnath temple to India, used to project British imperial power and appeal to Hindu sentiment.
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| Proclamation on the Gates of Somnath (1842) canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Proclamation on the Gates of Somnath (1842) Context triple: [Lord Ellenborough, notableWork, Proclamation on the Gates of Somnath (1842)]
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Temple Entry Proclamation of 1936
The Temple Entry Proclamation of 1936 was a landmark royal decree in the princely state of Travancore that abolished caste-based restrictions on temple entry for marginalized communities, becoming a pivotal moment in India’s social reform and anti-untouchability movement.
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Royal Proclamation of 1905
The Royal Proclamation of 1905 was the British imperial decree that implemented the controversial partition of Bengal, reshaping provincial boundaries in colonial India and provoking widespread political opposition.
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Allahabad Address
The Allahabad Address was a landmark 1930 speech by Allama Muhammad Iqbal in which he articulated the vision of a separate Muslim state in northwest India, later seen as a foundational moment in the ideological formation of Pakistan.
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Brunswick Manifesto
The Brunswick Manifesto was a 1792 proclamation by the Duke of Brunswick threatening Paris with severe reprisals if the French royal family were harmed, which inflamed revolutionary sentiment and helped precipitate the fall of the monarchy.
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Royal decree of 10 July 1907
The Royal decree of 10 July 1907 is a Dutch governmental order that formally standardized and regulated the design and use of the national coat of arms of the Netherlands.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Proclamation on the Gates of Somnath (1842) Target entity description: The Proclamation on the Gates of Somnath (1842) was a controversial declaration by Governor-General Lord Ellenborough announcing the symbolic return of the gates of the Somnath temple to India, used to project British imperial power and appeal to Hindu sentiment.
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A.
Temple Entry Proclamation of 1936
The Temple Entry Proclamation of 1936 was a landmark royal decree in the princely state of Travancore that abolished caste-based restrictions on temple entry for marginalized communities, becoming a pivotal moment in India’s social reform and anti-untouchability movement.
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B.
Royal Proclamation of 1905
The Royal Proclamation of 1905 was the British imperial decree that implemented the controversial partition of Bengal, reshaping provincial boundaries in colonial India and provoking widespread political opposition.
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C.
Allahabad Address
The Allahabad Address was a landmark 1930 speech by Allama Muhammad Iqbal in which he articulated the vision of a separate Muslim state in northwest India, later seen as a foundational moment in the ideological formation of Pakistan.
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D.
Brunswick Manifesto
The Brunswick Manifesto was a 1792 proclamation by the Duke of Brunswick threatening Paris with severe reprisals if the French royal family were harmed, which inflamed revolutionary sentiment and helped precipitate the fall of the monarchy.
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E.
Royal decree of 10 July 1907
The Royal decree of 10 July 1907 is a Dutch governmental order that formally standardized and regulated the design and use of the national coat of arms of the Netherlands.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
British imperial policy statement
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colonial-era document ⓘ political proclamation ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Lord Ellenborough’s Afghan policy
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cultural politics in British India ⓘ use of religious symbolism in colonial rule ⓘ |
| author | Lord Ellenborough NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| concerns |
gates located at Ghazni
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gates taken from Somnath temple ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| date | 1842 ⓘ |
| describedAs |
controversial
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example of imperial spectacle ⓘ symbolic gesture ⓘ |
| genre | official proclamation ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
British conquest of Ghazni
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First Anglo-Afghan War NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| impact |
criticized as theatrical and imprudent by some British politicians
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provoked debate in Britain ⓘ provoked debate in India ⓘ used in later historiography as example of imperial manipulation of religion ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
British public opinion
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Hindu elites in India ⓘ subjects of British India ⓘ |
| issuedBy |
Government of British India
NERFINISHED
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Governor-General of India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legalStatus | executive order of the Governor-General ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
British imperial power in India
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Hindu religious sentiment ⓘ Somnath temple gates ⓘ symbolic return of religious artifacts ⓘ |
| mentions |
Ghazni
NERFINISHED
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Mahmud of Ghazni NERFINISHED ⓘ Somnath temple NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| placeOfIssue | India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| politicalGoal |
appeal to Hindu sentiment
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legitimize British rule in India ⓘ portray British as protectors of Hindu faith ⓘ project British imperial power ⓘ |
| region |
South Asia
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surface form:
Indian subcontinent
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| relatedTo |
Anglo-Afghan Wars
NERFINISHED
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British rule in India ⓘ Gates of Somnath NERFINISHED ⓘ Somnath temple NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousDimension | Hinduism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 19th century ⓘ |
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Subject: Proclamation on the Gates of Somnath (1842) Description of subject: The Proclamation on the Gates of Somnath (1842) was a controversial declaration by Governor-General Lord Ellenborough announcing the symbolic return of the gates of the Somnath temple to India, used to project British imperial power and appeal to Hindu sentiment.
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