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:

History

The Order was founded in 1877 to reward British and native officials who served in India. The Order originally had only one class (Companion), but was expanded to three classes in 1887. The Order of the Indian Empire was intended to be a less exclusive version of the Order of the Star of India (which was founded in 1861); consequently, many more appointments were made to the former than to the latter.

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1877 - 1887 - 1861

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Appointments to both Orders ceased after 14 August, 1947. The only surviving members are Elizabeth II (the Sovereign) and HH The Maharaja of Dhrangadhra (a Knight Commander). Elizabeth II is also the only surviving member of the Order of the Star of India.

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14 August - 1947 - Elizabeth II

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