PoliticsBritish India Shifted Capital from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911
In 1911, British India moved its capital from Calcutta to Delhi. King George V announced this decision at the Delhi Durbar on December 12, marking the start of New Delhi's construction. Delhi was chosen due to its historical significance as a seat of power, especially during the Mughal Empire, and to link British rule with India's imperial tradition. The move centralized political power in Delhi, which remains India's capital today.
Hindustan Times·3h ago·Delhi



