Question

Before Delhi, which city was the capital of India under the British Raj?
a. Madras
b. Mumbai
c. Kolkata

Answer 1

Answer : $\bold{Kolkata}$


Extra Information -

Before Delhi, The city "Calcutta" ( Present Kolkata) was the capital of India under the British Raj.

Earlier, The Kolkata city was known as Calcutta. Present , it is the capital city of the Indian state West Bengal.

The city Kolkata was the capital city of British India from the period 1772 to 1911. At that time, Kolkata city was developed by the British.

Kolkata was the capital city of India untill 1911. In the year 1911, the capital of British India was transferred to Delhi from Calcutta. The new capital Delhi was inaugurated on February 13th 1931.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option - C - Kolkata

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

>> Until 1911 Calcutta was the capital of India but in 1911, New Delhi was made as new capital of India.

>> This is due to natural calamities and British wanted a centrally located capital.

>> In 1772 Calcutta was made as capital of India by Warren Hastings from Mushirabad which was a Mughal capital.

>> New Delhi had a history that it was capital of India from many centuries.

>> As, New Delhi was the capital of India during ancient times in the name of Indra Prastha.

>> New Delhi was also the capital of India during the Delhi Sultanate.

>> New Delhi was the capital of India during starting era of Mughals.