Victoria becomes Empress of India
1876 · Event
Royal Titles Act adds 'Empress of India' to Victoria's titles; Disraeli's flourish marks high tide of imperial monarchy.
On these timelines: British Empire, India, Master, United Kingdom (combined), England
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