NEW DELHI, INDIA

New Delhi, national capital of India. It is situated in the north-central part of the country on the west bank of the Yamuna River, adjacent to and just south of Delhi city (Old Delhi) and within the Delhi national capital territory.
New Delhi is the most popular, civilized and modernized city in India. All the important work of the Indian central government is held in Delhi. The municipality lies within the range of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The New Delhi Municipal Council regulates the administration of New Delhi. The New Delhi Municipal Council covers the Lutyens’ Delhi area of old Delhi and other related areas, and this area is called New Delhi. The municipal council regulates all the functioning of New Delhi. New Delhi was established in 1911. It is a small part of old Delhi. Although, after establishment, New Delhi was inaugurated in the year 1931. The total area of New Delhi is 42.7 sq. km (16.5 sq mi). The population density of New Delhi is 5,900/sq.km (15,000/sq mi).
New Delhi is one of the most civilized cities of India, where all the main functioning of the whole of India takes place. The individual belongs to all religions and lives in Delhi. Although, the Hindus live in the majority. There are many historical and institutional places situated in Delhi. Although the main judicial powers, the Supreme Court, Rashtrapati Bhavan and the house of parliament are situated in Delhi. Due to this high judiciary body and its highly civilized atmosphere, the business opportunities remain very high. Many people from India come to Delhi for education and settle their careers.

History

The history of the city is as old as the epic Mahabharata. The town was known as Indraprastha, where Pandavas used to live. In due course eight more cities came alive adjacent to Indraprastha: Lal Kot, Siri, Dinpanah, Quila Rai Pithora, Ferozabad, Jahanpanah, Tughlakabad and Shahjahanabad. Delhi has been a witness to the political turmoil for over five centuries. It was ruled by the Mughals in succession to Khiljis and Tughlaqs. India GateIn 1192 the legions of the Afghan warrior Muhammad of Ghori captured the Rajput town, and the Delhi Sultanate was established (1206). The invasion of Delhi by Timur in 1398 put an end to the sultanate; the Lodis, last of the Delhi sultans, gave way to Babur, who, after the battle of Panipat in 1526, founded the Mughal Empire. The early Mughal emperors favoured Agra as their capital, and Delhi became their permanent seat only after Shah Jahan built (1638) the walls of Old Delhi. From Hindu Kings to Muslim Sultans, the reins of the city kept shifting from one ruler to another. The soils of the city smell of blood, sacrifices and love for the nation. The old 'Havelis' and edifices from the past stand silent but their silence also speaks volumes for their owners and people who lived here centuries back. In the year 1803 AD, the city came under the British rule. In 1911, British shifted their capital from Calcutta to Delhi. It again became the center of all the governing activities. But, the city has the reputation of over throwing the occupants of its throne. It included the British and the current political parties that have had the honour of leading free India. After independence in 1947, New Delhi was officially declared as the Capital of India.