Politics & Government

Shift of British Raj Capital to New Delhi

The British Raj officially transferred its capital from Calcutta to New Delhi, marking a significant administrative relocation. This decision was part of a broader vision by British officials to create a more strategically located capital that reflected imperial aspirations and offered better climate conditions for governance. The new capital was designed by renowned architect Edwin Lutyens. The official move was symbolic of British power and control over India amid growing calls for independence.

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