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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.

King Emperor George V in his imperial regalia with Queen Mary at the Coronation Durbar on 12th December 1911.

This was the 3rd 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.

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.

Delhi 100 – A Unique edit Series by HT which touched upon all facets of Delhi.

Not Just an edit Series……

……. But an Unique Initiative from Delhi’s largest newspaper to touch all Delhiites with an array of On ground

activities and involving everyone.

Why is HT doing this? Started by none other then Mahatma Gandhi in 1924. HT has a rich legacy and closeness with the city. Has Closely witnessed the making of Delhi. The largest read and largest circulated daily of Delhi. “HT belong to Delhi” and “Delhi belongs to HT”.

Pictures are of Indicative Events. Subject to Change.

After the Birthday Bash, Take home the Story of

Making of Delhi and its Transformation.

Capturing Transformation

After the recent Coffee Table Book from HT group which was highly appreciated………..

HT presents a Coffee Table Book – “New Delhi 100”

A nostalgic journey of the making of Delhi.

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.

Architect Edwin

Lutyens with his team,

inspecting site for

construction of the

Imperial City.

The Secretariat under Construction.

North and South Block from Government House (Now Rashtrapati Bhawan)

Aerial View of Delhi’s Marvels.

A rare view of Connaught Place with Parliament

House, North block, South

block and Government House also

seen.

Chronicling each decade of New Delhi’s Journey of the last 10 decades.

RELEASE DATEDECEMBER 2011

Appx. Date of Release

JOIN HANDS WITH HINDUSTAN TIMESIN REVISITING HISTORY !