India's capital, Delhi.
It had been nearly four years since the British Indian colonial authorities moved the capital back from Calcutta to Delhi in 1912. In another timeline, Delhi had remained India's capital ever since. Meanwhile, New Delhi had begun construction in 1911. However, it had not yet been completed, so Government House was located in Delhi.
The current Viceroy of India was Baron Charles Hardinge, who also held another title: Viceroy of India. After the British colonial authorities abolished the Emperor of India, the King of the British Empire had concurrently assumed that title. The Viceroy of India was also respectfully called the Viceroy of India, the highest ruler of India.
By all rights, India's wealth was known throughout the world. Being the Viceroy of India should have been an exceedingly pleasant position. After all, one only needed to skim a little wealth from India during one's term to have more than enough for a lifetime.
Baron Charles Hardinge had served as Viceroy of India since 1910, and over the past few years, he had amassed no small fortune. Originally, his term was due to end that year. However, the British Empire had lost this damned war, even losing its homeland and being forced to huddle in Canada, barely clinging to life. Baron Charles Hardinge's path to advancement had naturally been cut off. He had originally intended to return to the homeland and become a Cabinet Minister after his term ended. Once he had earned enough in India for his retirement, he would return home. But now, all of it had gone down the drain.
That was why Baron Charles Hardinge had accelerated his money-grabbing during this period. He had already submitted a report to the British Cabinet, hoping to relinquish his position as Viceroy of India as soon