It took about 20 years to build the city from 1911. Many elements of New Delhi architecture borrow from indigenous sources; however, they fit into a British Classical/Palladian tradition. The fact that there were any indigenous features in the design were due to the persistence and urging of both the Viceroy Lord Hardinge and historians like E.B. Havell. COUNT 5
QSN1 Approximately how long did it take to build New Delhi? ANS1 20 years QSN2 The architecture of New Delhi borrows from indigenous sources but fits into what tradition? ANS2 British Classical/Palladian QSN3 What historian is partially responsible for the use of indigenous features in the architecture of New Delhi? ANS3 E.B. Havell QSN4 Which government official urged that indigenous features be used in the design of New Delhi? ANS4 Viceroy Lord Hardinge QSN5 Many of the architectural elements of New Delhi borrow from what sources? ANS5 indigenous