As such British architects, Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker took the charge of redesigning the new capital.The new capital was carved out from undivided Punjab province and was named 'New Delhi' in 1927.Initially, everyone was hoping that the new capital would be ready within four years. * Another main reason for the capital shift was the location of Delhi. * The British government also believed that ruling India from Delhi was easier and more convenient than from Calcutta. * Four million British pounds was the cost of shifting the entire administration from Calcutta to Delhi. Five of them, including Ajmeri Gate, Lahori Gate, Kashmiri Gate, Delhi Gate, and Turkman Gate are still standing.Connaught Place was designed as a part of Lutyens Delhi, and is one landmark that defines the capital even after all these decades.

Source: Times of India February 13, 2017 17:27 UTC