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In which year did the british change the capital from calcutta to delhi?
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In 1911 The British changed their Capital from calcutta to delhi.
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In which year delhi became capital of india?
The capital of the British held territories in India was Calcutta. In 1911, the capital was transferred to Delhi. The name was changed to New Delhi in 1927, and the new capital was inaugurated on February 13, 1931.
When was capital of India shifted from calcutta to delhi?
In 1911
What was india capital before delhi?
Calcutta (now Kolkata) until 1912. After it Delhi was made capital.
Was calcutta ever the capital of India?
During the period of the British East India Company, the Britishers made their headquarters in Calcutta (now Kolkata), as a result Calcutta also became India's capital. Later the capital was transferred to Delhi by King George 5 to crush nationalist feelings.
Country of Calcutta?
Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian stateof West Bengal.
India capital name?
New Delhi is the capital of India. Calcutta (also known as Kolkata) was previously the capital, but New Delhi was changed to the capital in December 1911.
When did Britain move India's capital from calcutta to delhi?
1912. After this Calcutta began a long decline. Hope this helps!
What is the old capital of India?
Delhi as it was for around last 1000 years .... (with some gaps....)
Why was Indian capital shifted from Calcutta to Delhi during British time?
At that time India and Pakistan were united and it was made by national policy that capital should be at the centre of region, hence Delhi was choosed more ever some monumental evidences supported Delhi to make it capital...ans given by m.m.idrees ul haq beigh chairman SRVES NGO.....
In which year was the capital of India changed?
Till December 1911 Calcutta was the capital of India, & after that Delhi ( From Date 01-01-1912 ).
Which is the vice capital of India?
Kolkata (Calcutta) until 1911 during the Britishraj and then it was Delhi
Who made delhi capital of India?
In early 19th Century In 1911.In 1911, at the King-Emperor George V's Coronation Durbar, the announcement was made that the capital of the Raj was to be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi.
