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Articles

New Delhi: A New Imperial Capital for British India

Pages 189-207 | Published online: 03 Nov 2014
 

Abstract

In 1911, the British government decided to move the capital of British India from Calcutta to the ancient city of Delhi. This was an opportunity to create a truly imperial, planned city and, thanks to the appointment of Sir Edwin Lutyens as architect, this was achieved with remarkable success. Despite great political difficulties, a new administrative and residential district was created, worthy to succeed seven previous Delhis, with a palace for the Viceroy at its heart. It nevertheless only served its intended function for sixteen years.

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