→   → Flag Coat of arms Anthem God Save the Queen/King The British Indian Empire, 1909 Capital Calcutta (1858–1912) New Delhi (1912–1947) Language(s) Hindustani , English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor/Empress of India (1876–1947)  - 1858–1901 Victoria ¹  - 1901–1910 Edward VII  - 1910–1936 George V  - 1936