December 12, 1911: Delhi was Declared The Capital of India Replacing Which City?

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Do you know that the foundation of the new capital (Delhi) was laid On December 12, 1911 by King George V during New Delhi durbar

However, it was 20 years later that King George V, during his visit to India, announced that New Delhi will replace Kolkata as national capital.

And finally, on February 13, 1931, Lord Irwin inaugurated the new capital New Delhi.