GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -On 12th December, 1911, at the historic Delhi Durbar, the George V, the Emperor of the British Empire proclaimed the shifting of the capital of India from Calcutta to Delhi. After announcement of Delhi as the Capital of India, the preparation for the building a new city started with majesty, pomp and show.

Detailed explanation-2: -It was on 13 February 1931 that Lord Irwin, India’s Viceroy, inaugurated New Delhi as the new capital of India. Since then, New Delhi has become the centre of the government. The foundation of the new capital was laid on 12 December 1911 by King George V during New Delhi durbar.

Detailed explanation-3: -Delhi was officially announced as the capital of British Raj by the then-Emperor George V, on December 12, 1911. The capital was shifted from Calcutta as Delhi was the financial and political seat of many earlier empires and was located closer to the geographical center of India.