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	HelpDelhi.com :: History of Delhi (INDIA)
		It is often said that the history of India is the history of Delhi.
		New Delhi, the capital of India, has always occupied a strategic position in the country's history, as Hindu and Islamic dynasties have ruled from here, leaving their imprint in the form of relics, which recapture those bygone times.
		History is alive and throbbing in Delhi, the capital of India.
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		Delhi, the capital of India, is one of its fastest growing cities sprawling on the banks of the sacred river Yamuna.
		Delhi has now spread far beyond the "seven cities" that were established later by different rulers between 13th and 17th century.
		Delhi's fourth city Jahanpanah has practically disappeared but its fifth city, Firoz Shah Kotla, on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg near Delhi Gate is well known for its Ashokan Pillar which was brought by Sultan from the holy city of Mathura.
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	India4u-Tourism- Delhi- History page
		Delhi is a city of contrast One of the oldest cities in the world and now one of the most progressive, she combines a unique between the ancient and the modern side by side.
		Delhi is history, and Delhi's monuments are tablets on which the history is written.
		Delhi is not a single city but a combination of eight cities that have been established here from as early as 900 BC to 1930 when the British completed the construction of New Delhi as the capital of imperial India.
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	The Economic History of the City of Delhi, Old and New
		Delhi is in the Ganges River Basin on the banks of the tributary Jumna River.
		Historically Delhi was located on the west bank of the Jumna because there was a tradition in the region that cities should be on the right bank of the direction of the flow and that the left bank should be left wild.
		Delhi is affectively at a juncture of the Ganges River Valley and the Indus River Valley where the Deccan Plateau and Thar Desert come their closest to the Himalaya Mountains and thus create the corridor where Delhi is located.
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	History of Delhi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The famous Iron pillar near the Qutub Minar was commissioned by the emperor Kumara Gupta I of the Gupta dynasty (320-540) and transplanted to Delhi during the 10th century.
		Delhi passed to British control in 1857 after the First War of Indian Independence; the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar II was pensioned to Rangoon and the remaining Mughal territories were annexed as a part of British India.
		New Delhi was officially declared as the seat of the Government of India after independence in 1947.
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	History of Delhi - Delhi
		Delhi has the reputation of throwing anybody who seats oneself on its throne including the British who took its possession in 1911 and the current political parties that have had the honor of leading free India.
		Delhi has faced the invaders that have massacred it severeal times including Nadir Shah, who is said to have looted so much wealth here that he could not carry all of it to his homeland, Abdali and Taimur Lane.
		To recapture Delhi and drive away the British from India was the ultimate goal of the Azad Hind Fauz, established by Subhash Chandra Bose.
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	New Delhi History,History of Delhi India,Historical Information of Delhi,Ancient History of New Delhi
		The ancient history of Delhi manifested in the landmarks and memorials still stands testimony to the present history.
		The times when the epic Mahabharata 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 have been excavated within the ramparts of the Old Fort (Purana Qila).
		Delhi is one city from where you can branch off to any corner of the country either by a well-connected system of railways or by road and air.
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	webindia123.com- Delhi-History
		Delhi, the capital of India before and after independence has perhaps seen, more of history than any other city in India.
		Delhi changed hands at the end of the 12th century and passed on to the hands of the Muslim conquerors.
		In 1956 Delhi was converted into a Union territory and gradually the chief commissioner was replaced by a Lt. Governor.
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	Delhi Escape Apartments
		Popular Hindu mythology claims that Delhi was the site of the fabled city of Indraprastha, which featured in the Mahabharata over 3000 years ago, but historical evidence suggests that the area has been settled for around 2500 years.
		The Delhi Sultanate lasted from 1206 to 1526, despite its inconsistent rule, and was followed by the mighty Moghuls from 1526 to 1857.
		Delhi was not the capital of India at the time, but it was an important commercial centre and had a population of 150,000 by the start of the 20th century.
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	History of New Delhi :: Discount India Hotels
		Delhi was first referred to as Indraprastha in the epic Mahabharata and was supposed to have been founded by the Pandavas in as early as 1450 B.C. whose remains have been excavated within the ramparts of the Old Fort (Purana Qila).
		It was not until 1911 that Delhi regained its status as the capital when King Gorge V declared it the capital of the British India in the spectacular Coronation Durbar.
		In January 1931, New Delhi was inaugurated as the imperial capital of the British Raj and has remained to this day as the capital of the Republic of India.
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	History of New Delhi, New Delhi History, New Delhi History Tour India, History Tour of Delhi,History in Delhi ...
		A tour to Delhi displays the glimpses of its past and the fine monuments and buildings its invaders have left through the centuries.
		The three successive rulers of Delhi were the Tomar Kings in 1060, the Rajput Chauhans in the 12th century followed by Qutb-ud-din Aibak who captured Delhi in 1193 AD.
		It was only in 1911, that Delhi resumed its status, and the architects Edward Lutyens and Herbert Baker envisaged their plan for the city.
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	History of Delhi,Delhi Tourism,Tourism in Delhi,Delhi Tours,Delhi Package Tours,Delhi Tour Package,Package Tours in ...
		DELHI: The capital of India has been a centre of power almost continuously since the 13th century.
		Fine earthen pottery, known as Painted Grey Ware and dated to 1000 BC, confirmed that Delhi was associated the epic Mahabharata and Indraprastha, the capital of the Pandavas.
		The Qutub Minar built in 1199 rises to a height of 72.5 metres from a base of 14.32 metres; Humayun's Tomb begun in 1564 is one of the finest examples of garden Tomb, the Red Fort - an imposing citadel built in the 17th century and Jami Masjid, the largest mosque in India.
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	About Delhi
		Modern Delhi has something for everyone and that is amply reflected in the cosmopolitan culture that nurtures festivals of all faiths and religions, places of worship.
		Delhi (28° 38' N, 77° 10' E) is the third largest city in India.
		Delhi is one of the most historic capitals in the world and two of its monuments- the Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb - have been declared World Heritage Sites.
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		History lives in Delhi, the capital of India.The ancient and the modern, the old and the new are in constant juxtaposition here,not only in the remains of a succession of empires, but in contemporary social structures and lifestyles.
		Delhi is the third largest city in India, surpassed in population only by Calcutta and Bombay.
		Delhi was invaded and partially destroyed by Timur at the end of the 14th century, and the last of the sultan kings moved the capital to Agra.
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	HelpDelhi.com :: Definitive resource on Delhi :: The capital city of India
		Delhi is the capital of India, its third-largest city and north India's industrial hub.
		New Delhi was built as the imperial capital of India by the British.
		New Delhi is a planned city of wide, treelined streets, parks and fountains, but still with the Indian touches of doe-eyed cows calmly ignoring the traffic and squatter hovels on waste land.
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	History of Delhi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Delhi was born as early as 1000 BC when a settlement sprung up near the Purana Quila on the banks of the Yamuna river.
		The old urban Delhi arose out of the dust of this north Indian plain in 736 AD and was called Lal Kot.
		Shahjahanabad, as Old Delhi was known in Mughal times, is the most prominent of the city's earlier seven avatars, was built in the 17th century.
	www.mcdonline.gov.in /mcd/history.jsp (283 words)

	Delhi Escape Apartments
		This is Delhi, city of contrasts, where an elephant can overtake an overheated Italian sportscar on the streets, where colonial mansion stands next to squatter slum, and where cows are revered, but musicians are labelled ‘untouchable’.
		With a long and troubled history, Delhi is full of fascinating temples, museums, mosques and forts, each with a distinct architectural style.
		The hub of the metropolis is Central New Delhi, an orderly plan of wide roads lined with sturdy colonial buildings which was established soon after the imperial capital of British India moved here in 1911.
	www.delhiescape.net /Delhioverview.html (463 words)

	History of Delhi,Historical Information on Delhi,Great History of Delhi India
		Delhi tourism guide provides with a detailed information about great history of Delhi ruled by the successive dynasties of Delhi.
		History of Delhi showcases the tale of courage and valor of the kings, emperors and the rulers of Delhi in India.
		Royal Delhi tourism invites the tourist to explore the romance in Delhi's history evident through the rich cultural heritage, ancient forts and monuments, the traditional art and crafts of Delhi.
	www.indiasite.com /delhi/history (707 words)

	Taimurs Invasion,Invasion By Tamerlane,Invasion By Taimur In Delhi,History of Taimurs Invasion
		Enjoying the privilege of a being a capital of diverse dynasties, Delhi, has evolved as a museum showcasing the royalty of the ruling elite's and their monumental heritage.
		Towards the end of 1397, news reached Delhi that the armies of a certain Turkish king of Mongol descent had crossed the Indus.
		Also once the plundering of Delhi was over, there is no evidence of Timur sticking around and urging the people of Delhi to see the light.
	www.indiasite.com /delhi/history/invasion.html (829 words)

	History - University of Delhi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		The University of Delhi is the premier university of the country and is known for its high standards in teaching and research and attracts eminent scholars to its faculty.
		The University of Delhi was established in 1922 as a unitary, teaching and residential university by an Act of the then Central Legislative Assembly.
		Only three colleges existed then in Delhi: St. Stephens College founded in 1881, Hindu College founded in 1899 and Ramjas College founded in 1917, which were affiliated to the University.
	www.du.ac.in /history.htm (498 words)

	Delhi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Delhi's metropolitan area, informally known as the National Capital Region (NCR), comprises the NCT, the neighbouring satellite towns of Faridabad and Gurgaon in Haryana, and NOIDA and Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh.
		Delhi derives its historic importance from its position in northern India between the Aravalli Hills to the southwest and the Yamuna River to the east.
		Hinduism is practised by 82% of Delhi's population.
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	Delhi Tours,Delhi travel agent, history of delhi, hotels in delhi, delhi hotels, delhi palace, delhi in redfort, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		Delhi has not always been the capital of India but it has played an important role in Indian history.
		Delhi is the capital of India and its third largest city.
		Old Delhi was the capital of Muslim India between the 17th and 19th centuries.
	www.tourismdelhi.com (226 words)

	Hotel Indraprastha, Karol Bagh, New Delhi
		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.
		Delhi has seen the death of many empires and resisted bloody attempts to eliminate her.
		Delhi was the focal point for the first war of independence in 1857.
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	Monuments of Delhi, History of Delhi, Monuments in Delhi,Monuments Delhi Tours, Delhi History,Tourist Places of ...
		The Qutub Minar made of red sandstone rising to the height of 72.5mts is an architectural marvel of the 13th century.
		Delhi's most magnificent monument, the Red Fort, was built by Emperor Shah Jehan, in 1638 A.D. Enclosed in this glorious Fort is Diwan-i-am, the hall meant for public audiences; Diwan-i-Khas, where private audiences were granted; Rang Mahal, the water cooled apartment of the royal ladies; the Pearl Mosque, a lovely, ornate dream in white marble.
		This marble domed mausoleum was the last famous Mughal monument built in Delhi in 1753-54, by the son of the second Nawab of Oudh.
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	The Conservation Society delhi, Delhi’s heritage, architectural heritage delhi, history of delhi, delhi tour, delhi ...
		The Conservation Society, Delhi (CSD) is a leader as far as conserving Delhi’s heritage is concerned—the name being self-explanatory of its aim and focus.
		Founded by Kamala Devi Chattopadhyaya in 1984, the Conservation Society, Delhi is a voluntary citizens’ pressure group which aims at preserving the build environment and architectural heritage within the restricted jurisdiction of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
		It was perceived that most Delhi wallahs were unaware of Delhi’s heritage and that it was essential to uncover for them the various facets of the city.
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	Traditional Delhi,Heritage Delhi India,Delhi in India,Delhi tourist places,Delhi history,Delhi tour,tour to Delhi,Delhi ...
		Shahjahan’s Delhi, the awesome Lal Qila that witnesses, with grave detachment, the noise and the excitement, the magic and quaint charms of the streets of Delhi.
		Delhi’s charms are quite something to me. It is the bright yellow of the laburnum blooms in mid-summer, the crisp, sharp January mornings when the mist settles on the window pane, allowing me to scribble lines from my favourite song.
		Delhi is the palatial farmhouses and residences as one drives away southward from the Qutab Minar.
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	Delhi Assembly Polls history - Assembly Elections 2003 - HindustanTimes.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
		However, legislative powers granted to Part-C States were limited and the legislative powers of Delhi Assembly had been further curtailed as is evident from the proviso to Section 21 of the Part C States Act, 1951.
		In pursuance of the recommendations of the State Reorganisation Commission (1955), Delhi ceased to be a Part-C State with effect from 1st November, 1956.
		The Delhi Legislative Assembly and the Council of Ministers were abolished and Delhi became Union Territory under the direct administration of President. In accordance with another recommendation of the Commission, the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 was enacted constituting Municipal Corporation for the whole of Delhi with members elected on the basis of adult franchise.
	www.hindustantimes.com /2005/Jul/17/6560_326738,0016002900060004.htm (1119 words)

	Delhi High Court
		The High Court of Punjab, as it is later came to be called, exercised jurisdiction over Delhi through a Circuit Bench which dealt with the cases pertaining to the Union Territory of Delhi and the Delhi Administration.
		By virtue of Section 3(1) of the Delhi High Court Act, the Central Government was empowered to appoint a date by a notification in the official gazette, establishing a High Court for the Union Territory of Delhi.
		The High Court of Delhi continued to exercise jurisdiction over Himachal Pradesh until the State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970 was enforced on 25th January, 1971.
	delhihighcourt.nic.in /history.htm (391 words)

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