Recipients Name Unit Conflict Richard Keatinge Bombay Artillery Indian Rebellion of 1857 William Kenny 39th Garhwal Rifles Waziristan campaign (1919–1920) William Kerr 24th Bombay Native Infantry Indian Rebellion of 1857 Khudadad Khan 129th Duke of Connaught’s Own Baluchis First World War Has any Indian won Victoria Cross? Naik Darwan Sing Negi and Sepoy Khudadad were […]
Category: Victoria
Who Was Queen Victoria Russia?
Alexandra Feodorovna was Queen Victoria’s granddaughter and is best remembered as the last Tsarina of Russia. Alexandra became Empress of Russia when she married Nicholas II in November 1894, but this portrait dates from the year of her coronation, 1896. How was Queen Victoria related to Russia? The Queen, Prince Philip, and all of their […]
How Many Victoria Cross In India?
148 VC recipients. There have been a total of 148 VC recipients who were serving with an Indian Army or Honourable East India Company (HEIC) unit. 63 VCs were awarded to British officers and men of the HEIC during the Anglo-Persian War (1856–1857) and the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Who was the first Indian to […]
What Toys Did The Victorians Play With?
The toys children played with in Victorian times often depended on how wealthy their family was. Children from rich families played with rocking horses, train sets, doll’s houses and toy soldiers, whereas children from poor families tended to play with home-made toys such as peg dolls, spinning tops and skipping ropes. What did poor Victorian […]
Is Victoria West Or South?
Victoria West is a town in the central Karoo region of South Africa’s Northern Cape province. It is situated on the main N12 route, at an elevation of 1,300 metres (4,300 ft). Victoria West. Victoria West Victoria-Wes Country South Africa Province Northern Cape District Pixley ka Seme Municipality Ubuntu What is Victoria West known for? […]
Where Is Victoria On Canada Map?
Victoria is situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. It lies at 123 degrees 22′ west longitude, and 48 degrees 25′ north latitude. Which part of Canada is Victoria? British ColumbiaVictoria, city, capital of British Columbia, Canada, located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island between the Juan de Fuca and Haro straits, approximately […]
What Did Victorian Children Do In Their Free Time?
They still had plenty of ways to amuse themselves though. Most towns like Huddersfield had theatres and music halls, and many of the local churches held social events. Sports were popular – rugby, football, cycling – and the growth of the train network meant that it was much easier for people to travel. What did […]
How Many Tourism Regions Are There In Victoria?
12 tourism regions. The map below provides information on the sub-regions that make up Victoria’s 12 tourism regions. How many regions are in Victoria? There are 8 electoral regions in Victoria. Each region is made up of 11 districts. Voters in a region elect 5 members of Parliament to represent them in Victoria’s Legislative Council. […]
What Was Victorian Society Like For The Rich And Poor?
There was a big difference between rich and poor in Victorian times. Rich people could afford lots of treats like holidays, fancy clothes, and even telephones when they were invented. Poor people – even children – had to work hard in factories, mines or workhouses. They didn’t get paid very much money. How did Victorians […]
What Country Did Queen Victoria’S Husband Come From?
Germany. Prince Albert was born on 26 August 1819, at Schloss Rosenau, near Coburg, Germany, the second son of Ernest III, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, and his first wife, Louise of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg. Was Queen Victoria’s husband German? Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (Francis Albert Augustus Charles Emmanuel; later The Prince Consort; 26 August 1819 – […]