Question

Why did the British choose to hold a grand Durbar in Delhi although it was not the capital?

Answer 1

during the revolt of 1857 the British had released 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 with pomp and show in Delhi-the city of mughal emperors had ruled earlier.

British taught that by doing this they would acknowledge people about their power and authority

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Answer 2

Lord Lytton organised a Grand Delhi Durbar in 1877 2 proclaim Queen Victoria as the Empress of India .Lakhs of rupees were spent on the event but nothing was done for Indians who were in the grip of a famine...