History of Delhi

Edwin Lutyens, the world famous architect, would have never set his mind on designing New Delhi and famed Connaught Place shopping center in the heart of India’s capital, had it not been for the glorious pass that it could boast of Lutyen called his creation as the “Rome of Hindoostan”. Lutyen perhaps could have drawn inspiration from the Persian inscription on the ceiling of the Diwan-e-khas (Hall of Nobles) at the glorious Red Fort which says “if there be a paradise on Earth; it is this. Oh it is this”. Firdaus

As much as it can boast of its chequered present, Delhi has an equally if not better past. The ancient history of Delhi manifested in the landmarks and memorials still stands testimony to the present history. The times when the epic Mahabharta was written refers to Delhi as Indraprastha and was supposed to have been founded by the Pandavas in as early as 1450 B.C. whose remains of the Old Fort (Purana Qila).

The first city, Lal Kot was supposed to have been built by a Hindu King, 

Anangpal in the 11 century A.D. The other six cities each having its own characteristics were Siri, Tughlakabad, Jahapanah, Ferozshah Kotla, Lodi Tombs and Purana Qila.  Modern Delhi has something for everyone, that is reflected in the cosmopolitan culture that nurtures festivals of all faiths, religions and places of worship. You can take a stroll at your own pace, or a jog or a run. This also reflected in the market places, the dhabas and restaurants or the gorgeous five-star hotels, Theatre, drama and entertainment of all sorts including the best of discotheques are all there.