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Delhi- the commercial hub has many tourist attractions
to offer. Visit vibrant shopping complex of Connaught
Place, Delhi Haat for handicraft goods and delicious
food bonanza. Pay a visit to Red Fort and Qutub Minar
to view the excellence of Mughal architecture.
Or just drop in at Janpath- for buying a variety of
cheap and best items. If you are looking for spiritual
peace, visit Lotus temple, which is also famous for
its marvelous architecture and heavenly beauty. Take
a stroll at Rajpath. Or pay a visit to India Gate and
Rashtrapati Bhawan for viewing monuments made during
British era.
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Delhi, where a empire rose and fell before the dawn
of history; where citadels of emperors appeared and
disappeared; a city of mysterious eternity whose old
ruins proclaim a majestic and imperial past and whose
present pulsates vibrantly with the ever flowing life
of India. The eternal Jamuna bears witness to the glorious
and tumultuous 5,000 year old history of Delhi. A history
which begins with the creation of Indraprastha by the
Pandavas and the transformation of this barren gift
of the Kauravas into an idyllic haven.
A history which encompasses all the various kings and
emperors who fixed their royal citadels here-- Indraprastha,
Lal Kot, Quila Rai Pithora, Siri, Jahanpanah, Tughlakabad,
Ferozabad, Dinpanah, Delhi Sher Shahi or then Shahjahanabad.
But, combined and integrated into one, these 'new cities'
have always been called Delhi and howsoever many names
it may have acquired, Delhi has always been intrinsically
identified with power and imperial sway. There have
been at least eight cities around modern Delhi, and
the old saying that whoever founds a new city at Delhi
will lose it has come true every time -- most recently
for the British who founded New Delhi in 1911.
Delhi was the focal point for the first war of independence
in 1857. Though the revolt did not reach its desired
conclusion, Delhi became a thorn in the eyes of the
British. Not only in ancient times or the mediaeval
period, Delhi has been the center of any activity at
all times. As the Britishers shifted their capital from
Calcutta to Delhi, all the activities during the freedom
struggle were directed towards Delhi. Thus, Delhi also
bears the marks of the freedom struggle. The ultimate
goal of the Azad Hind Fauz during the freedom struggle
was to capture Delhi and established Swaraj. The slogan
'Dilli Chalo' is still used by leaders and political
parties when they oraganise any rally or demonstration.
It was the hosting of the tricolor at Red Fort in Delhi
which marked a chapter in the history of India.
General Information of Delhi:
» Capital - New Delhi. Area:
1,483 sq .km
» Population - 1,37,82,976
» Male -75,70,890
»Female - 62,12,086
» Language - Hindi, Punjabi,
Urdu, and English is equally in the use.
»Literacy- 81.82%
» Touring season - Oct, Nov,
Feb and March. However, winter is severe and long from
Nov to early March.
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