What changes did Delhi witness in the 20th century
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The British gained control of Delhi in 1803; after defeating the Marathas. At that time, Calcutta was the capital of British India. Hence, the Mughal emperor was allowed to live in the palace complex in the Re Fort.
The British shifted their capital from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911. The modern city of Delhi developed only after that.
Demolishing a Past: Before 1857, Delhi did not hold much importance from the British perspective. Hence, it developed in somewhat different way than other colonial cities. In the Presidency Cities, the living spaces of Indians and the British were sharply separated. While the Indians lived in the “black” areas, the British lived in well-laid out “white” areas. During the first half of the nineteenth century, the British lived along with the wealthier Indians in the Walled City. They learned to enjoy Urdu/Persian culture and poetry and participated in local festivals.
All this changed after 1857. The British wanted Delhi to forget its Mughal past. During the revolt of 1857, they recognized the importance of the Mughal rule and the symbolic importance of Delhi. The area around the Fort was completely cleared of gardens, pavilions and mosques. The British wanted a clear ground for security reasons. Mosques were either destroyed, or put to other uses. No worship was allowed in the Jama Masjid for five years. One-third of the city was demolished, and its canals were filled up
The British shifted their capital from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911. The modern city of Delhi developed only after that.
Demolishing a Past: Before 1857, Delhi did not hold much importance from the British perspective. Hence, it developed in somewhat different way than other colonial cities. In the Presidency Cities, the living spaces of Indians and the British were sharply separated. While the Indians lived in the “black” areas, the British lived in well-laid out “white” areas. During the first half of the nineteenth century, the British lived along with the wealthier Indians in the Walled City. They learned to enjoy Urdu/Persian culture and poetry and participated in local festivals.
All this changed after 1857. The British wanted Delhi to forget its Mughal past. During the revolt of 1857, they recognized the importance of the Mughal rule and the symbolic importance of Delhi. The area around the Fort was completely cleared of gardens, pavilions and mosques. The British wanted a clear ground for security reasons. Mosques were either destroyed, or put to other uses. No worship was allowed in the Jama Masjid for five years. One-third of the city was demolished, and its canals were filled up
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in 1911 the capital of British India was transferred from Calcutta to Delhi the announcement was made at the imperial durbar held at Delhi in December of the same year when king George v announced the creation of the new capital.
New Delhi was constructed as a 10 square mile city on Raisina hills ,south of the exiting City to architects Edward lutyens and Herbert Baker were appointed to design New Delhi and its building
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