WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Lutyens and completed in 1929, this palatial building on the Raisina hill was formerly the Viceregal Lodge (Viceroy’s House), during the British rule. The city of New Delhi officially inaugurated in 1931, was conceived and constructed by the British when they moved their capital from Calcutta to Delhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Rashtrapati Niwas ( lit. ‘President’s Residence’), formerly known as Viceregal Lodge, is located on the Observatory Hills of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. It was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Completed in the year 1888, the Viceregal Lodge in Shimla was designed by a renowned British architect, Henry Irwin, who was appointed as the chief superintendent of the entire construction. It is a six-story building, built in Jacobethan style.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Architects of Rashtrapati Bhawan were British architect Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. On April 6, 1929, Lord Irwin became the first Viceroy to occupy the Viceroy’s House. C. Rajagopalachari, the first Indian Governor-General, was also the first Indian to reside in Viceroy’s House.

Detailed explanation-5: -When constructed, it was called the Viceroy’s House. The name changed to Government House on August 15, 1947 when India became independent. Finally, its name was changed to Rashtrapati Bhavan during the term of President Dr. Rajendra Prasad.