On February 14, George V gave a speech in the British Parliament about his visit to the imperial colonies and expressed his trust to India people and government he saw during his visit to India in 1911.[2]
On December 18–21, the India National (Missionary) Conference convened in Calcutta. One of its principal conclusions recognized the need for good Christian literature in India. To decide this question the Conference established a committee which by 1914 proposed three series of books aimed at embracing Christian principles.[3]
The construction of New Delhi was started. It was decided in 1911 when George V visited India during his travels to the British Empire colonies. The British Viceroy made Sir Edwin Lutyens responsible for the overall plan of Delhi and in 1912 he visited New Delhi to start his work. But the construction itself began only after World War I. Currently New Delhi is considered to be the crowning glory of the British Raj.
Muslim Indian doctors and nurses were sent to join the Red Crescent organization to provide medical aid for Turkish troops in the Balkan war.[5]
June – the Government of India Bill is passed by which the seat of government is moved from Calcutta to Delhi and changes in the constitution of Bengal and Assam are made[6]
India introduced registration of motor vehicles.[7]
In March, Lala Har Dayal wrote an article for Modern Review entitled "Marx: A Modern Rishi", which is believed to be the first Indian article on Marx.[10]
^Maia Ramnath (2008). 'The Haj to Utopia': Anti-colonial Radicalism in the South Asian Diaspora, 1905--1930. University of California. p. 108. ISBN978-0-549-65494-0.
