In which year the capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi? [#699]

The capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi on December 12, 1911. King George V, then emperor of India, made the announcement during the Delhi Durbar, a royal ceremony. The foundation of the new capital was laid during the ceremony. The decision was taken during the reign of Lord Hardinge, the then Viceroy of India. Hardinge's explanation was that Calcutta was located in the extreme east so the capital should be centralized for betterment.

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The capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi on December 12, 1911. King George V, then emperor of India, made the announcement during the Delhi Durbar, a royal ceremony. The foundation of the new capital was laid during the ceremony. The decision was taken during the reign of Lord Hardinge, the then Viceroy of India. Hardinge's explanation was that Calcutta was located in the extreme east so the capital should be centralized for betterment.

Karbi Anglong plateau is an extension of the Indian Karbi-Meghalaya Plateau or Indian Peninsular Plateau (Deccan Plateau) in Assam, a North Eastern state of India.

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Karbi Anglong plateau is an extension of the Indian Karbi-Meghalaya Plateau or Indian Peninsular Plateau (Deccan Plateau) in Assam, a North Eastern state of India.

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, or National Unity Day, is observed on 31st October every year in India. It was introduced by the Government of India in 2014. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Vallabhbhai Patel who had a major role in the political integration of India.

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Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, or National Unity Day, is observed on 31st October every year in India. It was introduced by the Government of India in 2014. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Vallabhbhai Patel who had a major role in the political integration of India.

Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright.
Wright Brothers invented the Aeroplane in the year 1903.

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Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright.
Wright Brothers invented the Aeroplane in the year 1903.

Africa is the only continent that is crossed by all three of these lines of latitude: the Equator, the Tropic of Capricorn, and the Tropic of Cancer. Only the Tropic of Cancer pass through Asia and North America. Only the Tropic of Capricorn pass through Australia. Only the Equator and Tropic of Capricorn pass through South America. None of the Equator, the Tropic of Capricorn or the Tropic of Cancer pass through Europe.

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Africa is the only continent that is crossed by all three of these lines of latitude: the Equator, the Tropic of Capricorn, and the Tropic of Cancer. Only the Tropic of Cancer pass through Asia and North America. Only the Tropic of Capricorn pass through Australia. Only the Equator and Tropic of Capricorn pass through South America. None of the Equator, the Tropic of Capricorn or the Tropic of Cancer pass through Europe.

Rita Choudhury is a prominent Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2008 for her novel "Deou Langkhui".

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Rita Choudhury is a prominent Assamese writer who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2008 for her novel "Deou Langkhui".

CM of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee wrote her autobiography titled “My Unforgettable Memories”.

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CM of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee wrote her autobiography titled “My Unforgettable Memories”.

Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its diverse wildlife, particularly its large population of one-horned rhinoceroses. The Mora Diphlu River plays a crucial role in defining the park's southern boundary, contributing to its unique ecosystem.

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Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its diverse wildlife, particularly its large population of one-horned rhinoceroses. The Mora Diphlu River plays a crucial role in defining the park's southern boundary, contributing to its unique ecosystem.

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Lima, the capital of Peru, lies on the country's arid Pacific coast. Though its colonial center is preserved, it's a bustling metropolis and one of South America’s largest cities. It's home to the Museo Larco collection of pre-Columbian art and the Museo de la Nación, tracing the history of Peru’s ancient civilizations. The Plaza de Armas and the 16th-century cathedral are the heart of old Lima Centro.

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Lima, the capital of Peru, lies on the country's arid Pacific coast. Though its colonial center is preserved, it's a bustling metropolis and one of South America’s largest cities. It's home to the Museo Larco collection of pre-Columbian art and the Museo de la Nación, tracing the history of Peru’s ancient civilizations. The Plaza de Armas and the 16th-century cathedral are the heart of old Lima Centro.

The first railway line in India was constructed in 1853, covering 32 kilometers between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane. The first passenger train ran from Bori Bunder to Thane on April 16, 1853, and was operated by three locomotives: Sahib, Sultan, and Sindh. The train had 13 carriages. The first railway station in India was Bori Bunder, which was later rebuilt as Victoria Terminus in 1888.

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The first railway line in India was constructed in 1853, covering 32 kilometers between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane. The first passenger train ran from Bori Bunder to Thane on April 16, 1853, and was operated by three locomotives: Sahib, Sultan, and Sindh. The train had 13 carriages. The first railway station in India was Bori Bunder, which was later rebuilt as Victoria Terminus in 1888.