- New Delhi is the capital of India. It was founded in 1911 by George V, the then King of the United Kingdom, during the Delhi Durbar, a mass assembly to celebrate his coronation1. The city was designed by British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker1. New Delhi was inaugurated on 13 February 1931, by Viceroy and Governor-General Irwin1. After India gained independence in 1947, New Delhi was officially declared as the Capital of India2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.The foundation stone of New Delhi was laid by George V during the Delhi Durbar of 1911. 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 Irwin.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Delhi
After independence in 1947, New Delhi was officially declared as the Capital of India.
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WEB5 days ago · New Delhi is best known as the location of India’s national government. New Delhi has great historical significance as it was home to powerful people, such as the Pāṇḍavas and the Mughals. The city has many historical monuments and tourist …
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Delhi has been an important political centre of India as the capital of several empires. The recorded history of Delhi begins with the 8th century Tomar Rajputs kingdom. It is considered to be a city built, destroyed and rebuilt several times, as outsiders who successfully invaded the Indian subcontinent would ransack the existing capital city in Delhi, and those who came to conquer and …
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Until December 1911, Calcutta was the capital of India during the British Rule. However, it had become the centre of the nationalist movements since the late nineteenth century, which led to the Partition of Bengal by Viceroy Lord Curzon. This created massive political and religious upsurge including political assassinations of British officials in Calcutta. The anti-colonial sentiments am…
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WEBThe name "New Delhi" was given in 1927, and the new capital was inaugurated on 13 February 1931. New Delhi was officially declared as the capital of the Union of India after the country gained independence on …
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WEBNew Delhi, also known as Lutyens' Delhi, was officially declared as the seat of the Government of India and the capital of the republic after independence on 15 August 1947. During the partition of India …
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WEBJun 23, 2017 · 03:30 pm. Siege of Delhi, 1857. Delhi State Archives (Image from 'Maps of Delhi' by Pilar Maria Guerrieri; Niyogi Books). A map in the musty room of the National Archives of...
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WEBMay 23, 2018 · Learn about the history and architecture of New Delhi, the seventh capital of India and the center of British colonial rule. Explore the ancient Hindu, Muslim, …
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WEBThe history of India's capital, New Delhi, began in the second decade of the 1900s, during the country's British colonial era. Its overall design was planned by famous British architects of the time, Sir Edwin Lutyens and …
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