Question

why did the british choose to held a grand durbar in delhi although it was not the capital

Answer 1

The British were aware of the symbolic importance of the city of Delhi. It had been the seat of the Mughal Empire since last four hundred years. The Mughal emperor though had lost all his powers and autonomy, he was still important to the people. The revolt of 1857 in Delhi had threatened the existence of the British in India. Therefore, the British choose to hold a grand durbar in Delhi with much pump and show to display the power and authority of the British empire.


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Answer 2

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⏩️British choose to hold a grand Durbar in Delhi although it was not the capital because they wanted this place to be the centre of Administration.

⏩Durbar was held in to celebrate the coronadition of king George 5 England.

⏩️After the revolt, the British had realised that the Mughal emperor was still important to the people and they saw him as their leader.

⏩️It was therefore important to celebrate british power and show in the city the Mughal Emperors had earlier ruled, and the place which had turned into a Rebel stronghold in 1857.