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Colonialism and the City The Story of an Imperial Capital
What happened to Delhi after 1857?
During the Revolt of 1857, the rebels gathered in the Delhi and captured it under the leadership of the Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. Delhi remained under the control of the rebels for four months.
When the British recaptured Delhi, they embarked on a campaign of revenge and plunder. The British forces began wrecking vengeance on the streets of Delhi, massacring the rebels. To prevent another rebellion, the British exiled Bahadur Shah to Burma, dismantled his court, razed several of the places, closed down gardens and built barracks for troops in their place.
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Identify three differences in the city design of New Delhi and Shahjahanabad.
Who lived in the ‘white’ areas in cities such as Madras?
What is meant by de-urbanisation?
Why did the British choose to hold a grand Durbar in Delhi although it was not the capital?
How did the Old City of Delhi change under British rule?
How did the partition affect life in Delhi?
Which group of cities was recognised as Presidency cities?
The capital of British India before Delhi was
The Delhi College was built in the year
The Viceroy’s Palace is now known as
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