The foundation stone of the city was laid by George V, Emperor of India during the Delhi Durbar of 1911. It was designed by British architects, Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker. The new capital was inaugurated on 13 February 1931, by Viceroy and Governor-General of India Lord Irwin.
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It was designed by British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. The new capital was inaugurated on 13 February 1931, by Viceroy and Governor-General ...
4 days ago · Construction began in 1912 at a site about 3 miles (5 km) south of the Delhi city centre, and the new capital was formally dedicated in 1931.
Delhi became a union territory on 1 November 1956 and the NCT in 1995. The NCT covers an area of 1,484 square kilometres (573 sq mi). According to the 2011 ...
In December 1911 King George V of Britain decreed that the capital of British India would be moved from Calcutta (which is today called Kolkata) to Delhi.
After independence in 1947, New Delhi was officially declared as the Capital of India. Click here to view the Heritage Map · Travel Tools · Distance Chart ...
Much of the New Delhi was built between 1920-1930. After independence, Delhi became the capital of new nation. With the advent of independence, its importance ...
Apr 9, 2024 · In 1911, Delhi became the centre of all activities after the capital was shifted from Kolkata. It was made a Union Territory in 1956.
Feb 13, 2022 · The new imperial city, incidentally, was christened 'New Delhi' on December 31, 1926, by King George V, just a few years before its official ...
