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(On the Road to) Mandalay is a famous poem by Rudyard Kipling that was first published in the collection Barrack-Room Ballads, and Other Verses, in 1892. The road it refers to is the 700 km (each way) trip up & down the Irrawady river taken by British troops stationed in Burma, a British colony from 1885 to 1948.
The Mandalay referred to in this poem was then capital city of Burma.It mentions the old Moulmein pagoda, which is the Anglicized name of present-day Mawlamyine.
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"On the Road to Mandalay" is a poem by Rudyard Kipling that describes a sailor's longing for the sights and sounds of Burma, particularly Mandalay. The poem captures the exotic and romanticized image of the Orient as seen through the eyes of a British colonialist. However, it has received criticism for its stereotypical portrayal of Asian culture and people.
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What are the release dates for The Road to Mandalay - 1931?
The Road to Mandalay - 1931 was released on: USA: May 1931
What road did Nelly the elephant meet the head of the heard?
The 'Road to Mandalay'
What actors and actresses appeared in Road to Mandalay - 1991?
The cast of Road to Mandalay - 1991 includes: Muriel Codd June Codd as herself Ken Russell as himself
What is Mandalay's population?
Mandalay's population is 1,034,000.
When was Mandalay created?
Mandalay was created in 1859.
When was Mandalay Pictures created?
Mandalay Pictures was created in 1995.
When was Mandalay - poem - created?
Mandalay - poem - was created in 1892.
When was Mandalay University created?
Mandalay University was created in 1925.
What is the area of Mandalay?
The area of Mandalay is 118.36 square kilometers.
When was Mandalay Bay created?
Mandalay Bay was created in 1999.
What is the duration of Mandalay film?
The duration of Mandalay - film - is 1.08 hours.
Is there a place called Mandalay Bay other than the casino?
There is a city in Myanmar named Mandalay. There is no other place called Mandalay Bay.
