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Who was the Viceroy of India when the capital was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Lord Curzon
  2. Lord Minto II
  3. Lord Hardinge II
  4. Lord Chelmsford

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lord Hardinge II

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Lord Hardinge II šŸ“š Explanation: The announcement to shift the capital was made during the Delhi Durbar of 1911 held in honor of King George V. Lord Hardinge II was the Viceroy at that time and survived an assassination attempt by Rash Behari Bose during the ceremonial entry into Delhi. The shift was part of a larger plan to decentralize administration and curb revolutionary activities in Bengal.