British Citizenship Test 2025 – Complete Exam Preparation

Sir Edwin Lutyens designed New Delhi in the early 20th century as part of the larger project of establishing a new capital for British India. His work on New Delhi is distinguished by its impressive colonial architecture, grand government buildings, and comprehensive urban planning that reflects a blend of classical and Indian architectural styles.

Lutyens collaborated closely with other architects, such as Herbert Baker, to create a city that would serve as the seat of the government. The design included notable structures such as the Rashtrapati Bhavan (the Presidential Residence), the Parliament House, and the India Gate, which are iconic landmarks today.

Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai, while significant cities in India, were not designed by Lutyens for the government of India. Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, was developed during the British colonial era but predated Lutyens’ work. Mumbai and Chennai, similarly, have their own historical and architectural developments that occurred before and independent of Lutyens' plan for New Delhi.