Delhi is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Having been the capital of several empires in ancient India, Delhi was a major city on the old trade routes from northwest India to the Gangetic Plains. Many ancient monuments and archaeological sites remain as a testament to Delhi’s rich and diverse history. The Mughals built a section of the city (now known as Old City or Old Delhi) that served as the capital of Mughal Empire for a long period. During the British Raj, New Delhi was built as an administrative quarter of the city. New Delhi was declared the capital of India after India gained independence from British rule in 1947. As the seat of the Government of India, New Delhi houses important offices of the federal government, including the Parliament of India. Delhi has grown up to be a cosmopolitan city owing to the immigration of people from across the country.
Delhi is of great historical importance as a major commercial, transportation and cultural center as well as the political center of India. According to legend, the city is named after King Raja Dhilu, who ruled the region in the 1st century BC. Delhi has a chaotic asymmetrical beauty. One side of Delhi is still rich with old-style architecture, ancient winding streets, centuries-old markets, and traditional communities. This old Delhi still retains its traditional values while New Delhi thrives on modernization.
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