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Order of the Indian Empire


 

The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire is an order of chivalry founded by Victoria in 1877. The Order includes members of three classes:

Related Topics:
Chivalry - Victoria - 1877

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  • Knight Grand Commander (GCIE)
  • Knight Commander (KCIE)
  • Companion (CIE)
  • No appointments have been made since 1947.

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    The motto of the Order is Imperatricis auspiciis (Latin for "Under the auspices of the Empress"), a reference to Victoria, the first Empress of India. The Order is the junior British order of chivalry associated with the Empire of India; the senior one is The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India.

    Related Topics:
    Latin - Empress of India - Empire of India - The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India

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