Speaking of this in 1933, Lutyens recalled, “In the following year the Government gave as a help Sir Herbert Baker”, suggesting that this was almost an afterthought. This was not surprising, as Baker, having designed the main government buildings at Pretoria, was a much better-known architect than Lutyens. Lutyens knew Baker well, and had even worked in collaboration with him, but may have felt in this case that Baker was being thrust upon him. While the Town Planning Committee had initially placed the secretariat buildings on the ground below Raisina Hill, Baker had persuaded them, including Lutyens and Hardinge, that the Secretariat buildings too should be placed on Raisina Hill. Lutyens rather unfairly blamed Baker for the outcome, and it soured their relationship forever.

Source: Indian Express September 28, 2019 20:48 UTC