In 1905, the British sliced into two, the massive, powerful province of Bengal, which was centred on Calcutta in an attempt to weaken this opposition to their rule. The decision inflamed nationalist sentiments and lead to a call to boycott all British goods. Eventually, bombings and political assassinations took place in Calcutta. read more
New Delhi was not named the capital of India. New Delhi was built from scratch to be the new capital of British India. Delhi has been the seat of power for over a thousand years with gaps in between. read more
New Delhi (/ ˈ d ɛ l i / ( listen)) is an urban district of Delhi which serves as the capital of India and seat of all three branches of Government of India. The foundation stone of the city was laid by George V, Emperor of India during the Delhi Durbar of 1911. read more
Why is New Delhi the capital of India is a question often asked by many people, especially foreigners who do not understand the importance of the centrally located metropolis. New Delhi is the capital of India, a very large country in Southeast Asia. read more