Delhi, the capital of the Republic of India, one of the largest and most populace city in the world, with estimated 28 million people residing in this great city. One has to think what is it about this city which attracts so many people, naturally for many Indians, it’s the job opportunities and a promise for better and prosperous livelihood. But the attraction towards Delhi doesn’t stop there, with Jaipur and Agra, Delhi is an integral part of the country’s Golden tour Triangle is quite popular among tourists because it offers a diverse and a vibrant experience, and it all starts in Delhi.
The intrigue Delhi has, can never be found anywhere else in the world, from new Delhi to old Delhi, this is a city which has seen its fair share of history, and more than seeing it, Delhi was an essential part of Indian History from before Medieval times, politically and culturally. The city was under the rule of Mughals for 3 centuries, were it rose to prominence in the medieval and early modern period. Delhi sultanate, a series of five successive dynasties, which remained as a dominant power of Indian subcontinent with Delhi as their capital. If we look at the timeline, Delhi has been at the Centre of political power in Indian subcontinent for almost a thousand years. It’s this exact factor, its history and importance in it, which gives Delhi its charm and sense of mystic. To understand that charm one must visit the National Museum of India in Rajpath area.
A museum should always be the first place of visit in a new city or place, once out of the museum, a tourist gets acquainted with the history of the people, after which it’s the best time to explore the city’s bazaars or streets, lets enter the world bazaars in Delhi, starting with Khan market, the double storied market in the heart of Delhi is home to the best-known brands from within the country as well as outside, it was established in 1951. Certain shops were allocated as seed land to immigrants coming in from the North West Frontier Province following the Partition of India in 1947. The market is in proximity of India Gate. Another market place which by now is world famous is Chandini Chowk. If anyone want to buy a saree or a piece of crockery, want to buy the authentic Indian spices or some exclusive dry fruits, Chandni Chowk has to be your go-to place in Delhi. This old market has retained its charm and historic value over the year. It was built in the 17th century by the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan, opposite Lal Quila (Red Fort) and close to Fatehpuri Mosque. This brings us to the greatest feature of the beautiful Delhi, it’s architecture. One has to expect when emperor Shah Jahan was funding building projects in his Kingdom heavily, some of its grandeur would survive the test of time. Taj Mahal one of the seven wonders of the world is one such building projects.
In the end. the city’s allure lies with the people and their traditions, customs which has diverse origins but had integrated in a harmonious manner, throughout ages, because of which the architecture, the heritage and the culture is something which can never be found anywhere else.