Feature The Last Emperor of India The voice of the British monarch carried considerable weight in imperial India. Its slow silencing mirrored the retreat of Britain from the subcontinent. Miles Taylor | Published in History Today Volume 68 Issue 12 December 2018 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. IndiaElizabeth IIGeorge VGeorge VIEmpire Related Articles The Partition of India Whose Civilising Mission? Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy