The New Metropolis: Nehru and the Aftermath

I shall talk today about the new metropolis and how important it is as a symbol of change. The announcement of a new metropolis is carefully timed and reflects the future aspirations of the rulers of the day.

The announcement of New Delhi was made in 1911 at the third tented durbar as part of the Royal Imperial intention to move the centre of rule from Calcutta to Delhi. Their Majesties came all the way to Delhi to make their subjects aware of George V’s coronation and also lay the foundation stone for New Delhi.