Question

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

a. Bombay (Mumbai)
b. Madras (Chennai)
c. Lahore
d. Calcutta (Kolkata)

Answer 1

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

a. Bombay (Mumbai)

b. Madras (Chennai)

c. Lahore

d. Calcutta (Kolkata)

I think the answer is Calcutta(Kolkata)

If I am right mark as brainlist

Answer 2

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 this.

Kolkata, Earlier known as Calcutta. It was the capital of British India from 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 "New Delhi" was inaugurated from the year 1931.

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