The announcement of the shift was made by King George V during the Delhi Durbar on December 12,
In which year the capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi ?
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2015 · Topic: Delhi Durbar and Change of Capital (Announcement of the Change of Capital from Calcutta to Delhi)
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