On December 12, 1911: George V of Great Britain and Ireland crowned at Delhi as Emperor of India and announced New Delhi as Capital of India on that occasion.
"We are pleased to announce to Our People that on the advice of Our Ministers , tendered after consultation with Our Governor-General-in-Council, We have decided upon the transfer of the seat of the Government of India, from Calcutta to the ancient Capital of Delhi...""
--King George V, December 12, 1911
This is Coronation Durbar token of King George V and Queen Mary dated 12th December,1911 in my collection.
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