<P> The foundation stone of the city was laid by George V , Emperor of India during the Delhi Durbar of 1911 . It was designed by British architects , Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker . The new capital was inaugurated on 13 February 1931 , by Viceroy and Governor - General of India Lord Irwin . </P>
<P> The foundation stone of the city was laid by George V , Emperor of India during the Delhi Durbar of 1911 . It was designed by British architects , Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker . The new capital was inaugurated on 13 February 1931 , by Viceroy and Governor - General of India Lord Irwin . </P>
in which year did the british shift india 's capital from calcutta to delhi
in which year did the british shift india 's capital from calcutta to delhi
13 February 1931
13 February 1931