Explanation:

From 1910 to 1916, Lord Hardinge served as India’s Viceroy. He had entered the diplomatic service in 1880 and had served in Tehran as first secretary and Ambassador to Russia. But his administrative experiences were next to nothing.  This young viceroy was sympathetic towards the Indians and wished to win their goodwill. The important event during his tenure were Delhi Durbar of 1911, annulment of the partition of Bengal (1911), Transfer of capital from Calcutta to Delhi (1911), Delhi Conspiracy Case (1912), Departure of Mahatma Gandhi to South Africa, Outbreak of the First World War