Delhi succeeds Calcutta as India's capital in 1911.
On February 13, 86 years ago, New Delhi became the power capital of undivided India, following a 20-year wait. On December 12, 1911, during the New Delhi durbar, King George V laid the cornerstone for the new capital (a pompous royal ceremony). India's capital, Delhi, was established 86 years ago.
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