Question

Describe the distinct future of the city of Calcutta as devlopent by the British in India in spite of this why did the British shift their capital to New Delhi

Answer 1

India was the jewel in the crown of the British Empire. As well as spices, jewels and textiles, India had a huge population. Soldiering was an honourable tradition in India and the British capitalised on this. They regimented India's manpower as the backbone of their military power.