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    Who was/were the architect(s) of Delhi?

    Sir Herbert Baker

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    Sir Edwin Lutyens

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    Sobha Singh   

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    Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, was a British architect known for imaginatively adapting traditional architectural styles to the requirements of his era. He designed many English country houses, war memorials and public buildings. He has been referred to as "the greatest British architect of the twentieth (or of any other) century. Lutyens played an instrumental role in designing and building New Delhi, which would later on serve as the seat of the Government of India.In recognition of his contribution, New Delhi is also known as "Lutyens' Delhi". In collaboration with Sir Herbert Baker, he was also the main architect of several monuments in New Delhi such as the India Gate; he also designed Viceroy's House, which is now known as the Rashtrapati Bhavan.


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