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Introduction to Delhi

Delhi, a true cosmopolitan city with diversified culture is the capital of the worlds largest

democracy, India. Known as Indraprastha in ancient times, Delhi has been wooed byrulers, attracted invaders and has been build and destroyed several times. Historianssay that is has been rebuilt seven times during different ages.

The two worlds of the city, the Old and the New form a great synthesis and co-exist ofmodernity and traditions in a remarkable manner.

Geography of Delhi

Delhi is located at 28.38 North and 77.13 East & lies in northern India. Uttar Pradeshis on the east and Haryana is on the west of Delhi.

There are three major geographical regions: the Yamuna flood plain, the ridge & theGangetic Plains. The Yamuna flood plains provide fertile soil suitable for agriculture.However, these plains are prone to recurrent floods. With an average altitude of 293 mabove sea level, the ridge forms the most dominating feature in this region.

It originates from the Aravalli Hills in the south and encircles the west, north-east andnorth-west portions of the city. The Great Plains are located in the south of the city andcover most ofDelhi.

Brief History of Delhi

Delhi has glorious and tumultuous 5,000 year old history . A city of great antiquity, Delhihas been traditionally credited with being the capital of the Pandavas, the heroes of theMahabharata. The area around the Yamuna River (near Purana Qila) has beenidentified with the city of Indraprastha. It took centuries for Delhi to take center stage ofattention once again and till date it has continued to dominate the every aspect of theIndian life. The recorded history of Delhi started only after coming of Aryans from theCentral Asia. Over the ages, the city attracted a large number of races because of itscentral position and wealth. Even now, the city is attracting people from all over thecountry who come in search of better life and opportunity. This character of assimilationhas given a new dimension and dynamism to the city.

The modern Delhi was founded in the 8th century AD by Tomara Rajputs who werelater supplanted by the Chauhans. Prithivi Raj Chauhan, the last ruler of this dynasty,was defeated by Muhammad Ghori in the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192. Thus camethe end of the Hindu rule at Delhi. It then became the pivot of the Muslim rule in India,which continued till 1857 when the Mughal Empire ended.

When the last Mughal emperor who was declared leader of the Indian Mutiny or "First
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War of Independence" was captured and sent to Burma by the British. The uprisingcaused a lot of bloodshed before Delhi was brought under the British control. After aperiod of more than 50 years, Delhi was once again made capital of India in 1911.

Calcutta now Kolkata served as the British capital during this break period. With Indian

Independence in 1947, the last representative of the British India, Lord Mountbatten lostall authority, and the democratically elected Congress government came to power withJawaharlal Nehru as the first Prime Minister of India. Today, Delhi has the distinction ofbeing the capital of largest secular democratic country in the world and is growing in alldirections.

Government of Delhi

Smt. Sheila Dikshit was sworn-in as Chief Minister for the Government of NCT of Delhion 15th December, 2003. She is the second woman Chief Minister of Delhi. Sherepresents Gole Market Constituency in the Assembly. She belongs to Congress Party.

Economy of Delhi

Delhi is Indias most prosperous state with a per capita income of Rs. 11,650. The statehas best infrastructural facilities available in the country. Major industries aremanufacture of Sports Goods, Radio & TV Parts, Plastic & PVC Goods, Textiles,Chemicals, Fertilizers, Soft Drinks, Hand & Machine tools, Leather Goods, Galvanizing& Electroplating, Printing etc.

Delhi Travel Information

Delhi is a city with magnetic attraction. Delhi was a witness of every scar India hassuffered from time-to-time. Delhi has seen the struggle of the Indians to regain theirfreedom, Now Delhi stands proudly as a symbol of the strength, achievements andaspirations of we Indians.

Delhi should be first tourism destination to understand India and Indians deeply. Thereare many destinations to see.

The Qutab Minar, which is the tallest monument in India, ushered in the new Indo-Islamic style of architecture that was a fusion of the Indian and Mughal styles.

On the other hand, India Gate is a memorial in tribute to the soldiers martyred in theAfghan War is an example of Britsh architecture. It has the names of all these heroicmen inscribed on it.

Red Fort, an example of the rich Mughal architecture, is another fascinating building,built with red sandstones. Now a days, Red Fort is used as a venue to theIndependence Day parade of India.
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Connaught Place is the most happening place in New Delhi. It is the central businessdistrict ofNew Delhi. A shopper's paradise- Connaught place is one of the most famousshopping destinations of India. It houses some of the best restaurants, discos andhotels of the city. Those in search of spiritual rejuvenation can visit the Lotus Temple, abeautiful white marble building and a place of worship for Bahai's.

Rivers of Delhi

Yamuna is the only main river flowing through Delhi. Yamuna is one of Indias mostsacred rivers, Most of the city, including New Delhi, lies west of the river. East of theriver is the Old City.

Education in Delhi

Today, Delhi is considered as the best place to pursue higher education. This is thereason that Delhi has attracted many students and researchers from all parts of the

world. The overall literacy rate of Delhi at 81.82% is much higher than the nationalaverage literacy rate. The educational institutes in Delhi are managed by the NCT or byPrivate organizations. A 2001 survey tells that there were 2416 primary, 715 middle and1576 secondary schools in Delhi. In addition, there were 131 colleges, which include 5Medical and 8 Engineering colleges. Delhi has five universities; seven deemeduniversities and one Open University. English has been adopted as the commonmedium of study in the private schools in Delhi. The schools are affiliated to either theCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Council for the Indian SchoolCertificate Examinations (ICSE) boards.

Food of Delhi

Due to diversity of people, The Makki Ki Roti and Sarson Ka Sag of Punjab; Momosfrom Sikkim; Chowmein from Mizoram; Dal - Bati Choorma from Rajasthan; Shrikhand,Pao-Bhaji and Puram Poli of Maharashtra; Macher Jhol from Bengal; Wazwan, theceremonial Kashmiri feast; Idli, Dosa and Uttapam of South Indian and Sadya, thetraditional feast of Kerala, all are available in Delhi. A delightful outlets of Indian food arethe food stalls at Dilli Haat, here, the food of different states is available at verymoderate rates. In Delhi the omnipresent tandoori chicken and tandoori roti, which,when freshly had from the tandoor, makes a delicious meal. This is often available atroadside dhabas at a moderate cost.

Arts & Culture of Delhi

Delhi is by nature a homogenous city, It is ready to assimilate all incoming influences,whether they are people, culture, or the languages.

During October to March, many events take place in the fields of the visual andperforming arts. At Kamani Auditorium, the Chamber Theatre at Triveni Kala Sagam,FICCI Auditorium, the India International Center, Siri Fort, LTG Auditorium, Pragati
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Maidan and Sri Ram Center, where Delhites can enjoy the privilege of seeing, andlistening to, the legendary gurus as well as their disciples.

Music lovers look forward to the Shankarlal, Dhrupad and Tansen Festivals in Februaryand March and the Vishnu Digamber Festival in August, at which India's greatest

musicians perform Roshanara Festivals of music and dance organized by DelhiTourism.

October witnesses the popular Qutub Festivals where reputed musicians and dancersoffer captivating renditions with the Qutub Minar as the backdrop. Film buffs eagerlyawait the National Film Festivals and the bi-annual International Film Festival, held inJanuary. Apart from commercial cinema houses, films are periodically screened at theMax Mueller Bhawan, the Alliance Francaise, the Japan Cultural Center, the BritishCouncil Division, the Russian Center for Science and Cultural and the HungarianInformation Center.

People can see many galleries i.e. Art Heritage, Triveni Art Gallery, Sridharani Gallery,Art Today, Vadehra Art Gallery, Eicher Gallery, Gallery 42, Dhoomi Mal Art Centre,Gallery Escape, Lalit Kala Akademi, LGT Gallery, Gallery Ganesha, Gallery steps,AIFACS, Max Mueller Photo Gallery, British Council Divisio Gallery, Gallery RomainRolland, Khirkee Gallery, the Village Gallery and at times the American Centre.Traditional crafts, too have long been practiced in Delhi.

The city was particularly well known for its silver and gold enameling, and zari orembroidery in gold thread. Master-craftersmen in both crafts still live in the Walled Citywhere there are also miniature painters. Delhi also has fine potters, wooden toy makes,kite makers and lacquer craftsmen. In Old Delhi it is not unusual to come upon a

traditional workshop

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