| Delhi is one of the oldest
continually inhabited cities in the
world. Having been the capital of
several empires in ancient India,
Delhi was a major city in the old
trade routes from northwest India to
the Gangetic Plains. Many ancient
monuments, archaeological sites and
remains of national importance have
been erected in its history.[5] The
Mughals built a section of the city
(now known as Old City or Old Delhi)
that served as the capital of Mughal
Empire for a long period. During the
British Raj, New Delhi was built as
an administrative quarter of the
city. New Delhi was declared the
capital of India after India gained
independence from British rule in
1947. As the seat of the Government
of India, New Delhi houses important
offices of the federal government,
including the Parliament of India.
Delhi has grown up to be a
cosmopolitan city owing to the
immigration of people from across
the country. Like many other large
cities of the world, Delhi suffers
from urbanisation problems such as
pollution, traffic congestion and
scarcity of resources. Delhi is a
palimpsest, bearing the
complexities, the contradictions,
the beauty and the dynamism of a
city where the past coexists with
the present. many dynasties ruled
from here and the city is rich in
the architecture of its monuments.
Diverse cultural elements absorbed
into the daily life of the city have
enriched its character. exploring
the city can be a fascinating and
rewarding experience.
India a land of snake charmers
and magicians and the capital of
this land of mysteries is Delhi.
Delhi is just not a city but it is a
book-- a book which narrates the
history of India. The city was built
and destroyed seven times and has
been witness to the various events
which has brought India through the
history books. Seven times this city
went through the pain of being built
and rebuilt.
Today as the capital of India
Delhi is the seat of administration
and the monuments which tell the
saga of a bygone era stand there.
These icons are testimony to the
grandeur of past and also an
attraction for the tourists. With an
area of 1483 sq. Kms, Delhi is all
set to acquire full statehood. The
charm of Delhi has attracted
Emperors, Conquerors and poor in
equally. It is correctly said that
Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' or for
people with heart. This phrase
acquires a true colour when one goes
around the lanes of Delhi. Delhi-- a
window to the kaleidoscope that is
India. |
