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Why Delhi was chosen as India’s new capital 114 years ago

Summary by Indian Express
Apart from its proximity to the princely states—and Simla—Delhi’s symbolic importance as the seat of India’s erstwhile empires sealed its selection as the new capital.

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Why Delhi was chosen as India’s new capital 114 years ago

Apart from its proximity to the princely states—and Simla—Delhi’s symbolic importance as the seat of India’s erstwhile empires sealed its selection as the new capital.

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Indian Express broke the news in India on Friday, December 12, 2025.
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