The royal procession, which marked the beginning of Delhi Durbar celebrations held on December 12, 1911.
Delhi as India’s capital – 100 years on
A view of the Delhi Durbar at present day Kingsway Camp, during George V`s Coronation tour of India, on December 12, 1911.
Delhi as India’s capital – 100 years on
A busy street in Delhi (date not known).
Delhi as India’s capital – 100 years on
Construction work underway at the Viceroy`s House, now known as Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Delhi as India’s capital – 100 years on
A bridge of boats across river Yamuna, circa 1858.
Delhi as India’s capital – 100 years on
War-damaged Kashmir Gate, circa 1858.
Delhi as India’s capital – 100 years on
Lakhs gather on Raisina Hill and Kingsway (Rajpath) for the first Independence Day celebrations on August 15, 1947.
Delhi as India’s capital – 100 years on
A photo taken during the first Independence Day celebrations on August 15, 1947. India’s first Prime Minister, Pt Jawaharlal Nehru could be seen in the picture.
Delhi as India’s capital – 100 years on
A rare view of the North and South Block and Parliament complex.
Delhi as India’s capital – 100 years on
A 1935 photograph showing aerial view of government buildings in Delhi.
Delhi as India’s capital – 100 years on
The Viceroy`s House in 1935, named Rashtrapati Bhavan post Independence.
Delhi as India’s capital – 100 years on
An aerial view of Old Delhi, in 1935.
Delhi as India’s capital – 100 years on
An aerial view of Jama Masjid and surrounding areas, 1933.
Delhi as India’s capital – 100 years on
The Iron Pillar - nearly 24 feet high and erected in 1052 – in Qutub Minar (1930).
Delhi as India’s capital – 100 years on
Qutub Minar in 1865.
Delhi as India’s capital – 100 years on
The Red Fort on the banks of Yamuna, around 1900.
Delhi as India’s capital – 100 years on
Another view of the Red Fort.
Delhi as India’s capital – 100 years on
The Jantar Mantar Observatory in 1955.
Delhi as India’s capital – 100 years on
A man purchasing fruit from a street stall in 1950. In the background, an advertising hoarding promoting films could be seen.