2. On the Chilly but clear morning of December 12, 1911, Delhiites made a beeline for a maidan near Burari to witness the biggest Tamasha of British Raj – THE DELHI DURBAR .
3. King Emperor George V in his imperial regalia with Queen Mary at the Coronation Durbar on 12 th December 1911.
4. This was the 3 rd such Durbar in Delhi after 1877 and 1903. But for the first time a reigning King attended the coronation Durbar. However it is remembered for another historic event.
5. King George V declared on this day the shifting of Capital from Calcutta to Delhi. This again brought back Delhi on India’s Political Map and changed the course of its History.
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7. Delhi 100 – A Unique edit Series by HT which touched upon all facets of Delhi.
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9. After the Birthday Bash, Take home the Story of Making of Delhi and its Transformation. Capturing Transformation
10. After the recent Coffee Table Book from HT group which was highly appreciated………..
11. HT presents a Coffee Table Book – “ New Delhi 100” A nostalgic journey of the making of Delhi.
12. The massive rocks of Raisina Hills were replaced by the imposing structures of the govt buildings of New Delhi, where today, ministers, officials and clerks jostle for power.
13. Architect Edwin Lutyens with his team, inspecting site for construction of the Imperial City .