The Prince of Wales's Tour of India in 1875-6
Albert Edward's tour aimed to strengthen ties between the two countries
The Prince receiving the survivors of the Defence of Lucknow
7 January 1876RCIN 921112
At Lucknow, the Prince laid the foundation stone for the memorial to the Indian soldiers who had helped the East India Company army defend the British Residency and received some of the soldiers who survived the conflict.