What is the Order of the Star of India?
Q: What is the Order of the Star of India?
A: The Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1861.
Q: How many classes does the Order of the Star of India have?
A: The Order of the Star of India includes members of three classes: Knight Grand Commander (GCSI), Knight Commander (KCSI), and Companion (CSI).
Q: When was the last appointment made to the Order of the Star of India?
A: No appointments have been made since the Partition of India in 1947.
Q: Who was the last living knight of the Order of the Star of India?
A: The Maharaja of Alwar was the last living knight of the Order of the Star of India, and he died in 2009.
Q: What is the motto of the Order of the Star of India?
A: The motto of the Order of the Star of India is "Heaven's light our guide".
Q: What is the emblem of the Order of the Star of India?
A: The emblem of the Order of the Star of India is the "Star of India", which also appeared on the flag of the Viceroy of India.
Q: What is the senior order of chivalry of the Empire of India and what are the junior orders?
A: The Order of the Star of India is the senior order of chivalry of the Empire of India, while the junior orders are The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire and the Imperial Order of the Crown of India (women only).
