Question

Under British rule, Delhi only became the capital of India in 1911. Which city was India's capital before this?

Answer 1

Answer : $\bold{Calcutta \: (Kolkata)}$


Extra Information -

Under British rule, Delhi only became the capital of India in 1911. The city Calcutta (present Kolkata) was India's capital before Delhi.

Kolkata, Earlier known as Calcutta. It was the capital of British India from the year 1772 to 1911. This city was developed by the British Empire and it grew rapidly in 19th century.

From the year 1912 to 1947 it was the capital of all of Bengal. King George V transfer the capital from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911. The new capital of India "New Delhi" was inaugurated from the year 1931.

Present the city Kolkata, is the capital city of the Indian state West Bengal.

Answer 2

Before Delhi, Kolkata was the capital of India

It was decided by the britishers that Delhi was more apt as India's capital because of its location.

Britishers did not like the eastern coastal location of kolkata

It was also stated that many British rulers found Kolkata as stinky

due to the smell of fish.It was difficult for them to live there

Mainly Delhi is centrally located and its easier to connect

all over the country from here

Kolkata has a differnt culture and lifestyle.

Delhi is famous for its street food and sweets

Now delhi is divided as Old Delhi and new delhi