GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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When was the British capital of India shifted from Kolkata to Delhi?
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1911
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1912
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1909
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1905
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -During the Delhi Durbar on 12th December 1911, George V, then emperor of India, along with the Queen made the announcement that Capital of India shifted from Calcutta to Delhi, while laying the foundation stone of Capital of India in Coronation Park.
Detailed explanation-2: -Calcutta was the capital city of British India. In 1911, the British shifted their capital from Calcutta to Delhi.
Detailed explanation-3: -Till 1912, Calcutta was the capital of India, when the British shifted the capital to Delhi.
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