Subject Category > Indian History

Q. During whose reign was the capital of India transferred from Kolkata to Delhi?

A) Lord Minto

B) Lord Irwin

C) Lord Curzon

D) Lord Harding

Lord Harding

Additional Information > Exam point of View

The capital of India was transferred from Kolkata (then Calcutta) to Delhi during the reign of King George V in 1911. The announcement was made at the Delhi Durbar, a grand event held to mark the coronation of George V as Emperor of India. This decision was driven by strategic and political reasons, as Delhi was considered historically significant and geographically central. The transfer symbolized a shift in British administrative priorities, aligning with the imperial aspirations of the British Raj. The new capital was inaugurated in 1931 after years of construction and planning.
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