Who was the viceroy of India when the British Indias Capital was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi

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Q: 17 (IES/2004)
Who was the viceroy of India when the British India’s Capital was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi

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History

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IES

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The correct answer is option 3 Lord Hardinge.

Option 1, Lord Curzon, was the viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905. During his tenure, he implemented various reforms and played a significant role in shaping British India. However, the shifting of the capital was not done under his viceroyalty.

Option 2, Lord Dalhousie, was the viceroy of India from 1848 to 1856. He is known for his policies of annexation and the implementation of the Doctrine of Lapse. The shifting of the capital did not occur during his tenure.

Option 3, Lord Hardinge, was the viceroy of India from 1910 to 1916. It was during his viceroyalty that the capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911. This decision was taken to symbolize British control and to have a more centrally located capital.

Option 4, Lord William Bentinck, was the Governor-General of India from 1828 to 1835. Although he implemented various reforms and is known for his social and administrative policies, the shifting of the capital did not happen during his tenure.

Therefore, the correct