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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.