what were the real reasons for it.
2007-03-02 21:53:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
One of the reasons the capital was moved to delhi was because Delhi was better situated geographically. British felt that it was easier to administer India better from Delhi than Calcutta.
The construction of the 'New Delhi' also allowed Britain to show off its imperialism by new grand buildings. When a major imperial power wanted to show off its power and prestige - building was one way it did it.
But more importantly, Calcutta was seen as one of the major centres of resistance to British rule. Because of its old palaces and history, Calcutta had particular representation of the old india - an appeal to nationalists against the British rule.
2007-03-02 22:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by Big B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was more central. The idea that Calcutta was more 'Indian' is rubbish - founded by Sir Job Charnock, whereas Delhi had been the capital of the old Mughals!
The British built more and more in New Delhi, but all they were building turned out to be a monument to their fallen grandeur!
2007-03-03 08:00:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Supposedly due to its central locatin within the subcontinent . . . it was said that this would make it easier to administer the country.
2007-03-02 22:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by Runa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋