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which was the first capital of india? when was it shifted and why?​

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Answered by nethraezhil75
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  • Calcutta is the first capital of India.
  • In 13 February 1931 Delhi became the capital of India, shifting Calcutta.
  • The capital was shifted from Calcutta as Delhi was the financial and political seat of many earlier empires and was located closer to the geographical center of India. The rising nationalist movement in Calcutta was also responsible for the shift.

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Answered by marishthangaraj
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Calcutta is the first capital of india.                  12 December 1911

Explanation:

  • To assuage the feelings of the nationalists, the British government decided to shift its capital from Calcutta to Delhi in the year 1911.
  • During the Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911, George V, then Emperor of India, along with Queen Mary, his consort, made the announcement that the capital of the Raj was to be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi, while laying the foundation stone for the viceroy's residence in the Coronation Park, Kingsway Camp.
  • The capital was shifted from Calcutta as Delhi was the financial and political seat of many earlier empires and was located closer to the geographical center of India.

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