Delhi

India’s capital territory, Delhi, is a massive metropolitan area in the country’s north. The imposing Mughal-era Red Fort, a symbol of India, and the sprawling Jama Masjid mosque, whose courtyard can accommodate 25,000 people, are both located in Old Delhi, a neighbourhood dating back to the 1600s.

Climate

Summer starts in early April and peaks in late May or early June, with temperatures averaging close to 38 °C (100 °F). The monsoon he starts in late June and lasts until mid-September, bringing about 797. 3 mm (31. 39 inches) of rain. The monsoon eases in late September and the post-monsoon season lasts until late October, with average temperatures dropping to 84-70 °F (29-21 °C). Winter begins in November and peaks in January with average temperatures around 14°C (57°F)

Location

Delhi is in northern India, between latitudes 28°-24′-17″ and 28°-53′-00″ North and longitudes 76°-50′-24″ and 77°-20′-37″ East. Delhi is surrounded by the states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Delhi covers an area of 1,483 square kilometres.

History of Delhi

Delhi is an Indian city and union territory that includes New Delhi, the country’s capital. It is officially known as the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. Delhi shares borders with the states of Uttar Pradesh in the east and Haryana in the remaining directions, straddling the Yamuna river, primarily on its western or right bank. The NCT has a total area of 1,484 square kilometres (573 sq mi). The National Capital Region (NCR), which includes the satellite cities of Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon, and Noida, has an estimated population of over 28 million, making it the largest metropolitan area in India and the second-largest in the world (after Tokyo).

The topography of the mediaeval fort Purana Qila on the banks of the Yamuna river corresponds to the literary description of the citadel Indraprastha in the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata; however, excavations in the area have turned up no evidence of an ancient built environment. From the early 13th century to the mid-19th century, Delhi served as the capital of two major empires, the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire, both of which ruled over large areas of South Asia. This period is represented by the city’s three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, and the Red Fort. Sufism and Qawwali music originated in Delhi. It is closely associated with the names Nizamuddin Auliya and Amir Khusrau.

The Delhi Khariboli dialect was part of a linguistic evolution that resulted in Urdu literature and then Modern Standard Hindi literature. Mir Taqi Mir and Mirza Ghalib are two major Urdu poets from Delhi. The 1857 Indian Rebellion was centred in Delhi. In 1911, New Delhi, a southern region of Delhi, was designated as the capital of the British Indian Empire. During India’s Partition in 1947, Delhi was transformed from a Mughal to a Punjabi city, losing two-thirds of its Muslim residents, in part due to pressure from arriving Hindu refugees from western Punjab. Following India’s independence in 1947, New Delhi served as the Dominion of India’s capital until 1950.

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Places to Visit in Delhi

Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar is a victory tower or minaret located in the Qutub complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mehrauli, Delhi. Qutub Minar, at 72.5 metres (238 feet), is Delhi’s second tallest monument. The lush green lawns surrounding the Qutub complex are a popular picnic spot.

Akshardham Temple

Lord Swaminarayan is honoured at the Akshardham Temple, also known as Swaminarayan Akshardham. It is well-known for its beautiful architecture. The Akshardham complex houses India’s largest step well, which hosts a mesmerising water show every evening.

Museum of Illusions

The Museum of Illusions in New Delhi’s Connaught Place is the country’s first optical illusion museum. It’s a fun place to test your senses by exploring exhibits like holograms, a supposedly rotating cylinder, a room with no gravity, and rooms with mirrors that distort reality, among other things.

Tomb of Humayun

The tomb of Humayun is the final resting place of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. It is India’s first garden-tomb, located in the Nizamuddin East neighbourhood of Delhi. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its breathtaking Mughal architecture with Persian influences.

Lotus Temple

The Lotus Temple is one of seven Baha’i Houses of Worship located throughout the world. It is one of the most visited places in the world, thanks to its stunning white petal lotus architecture.

Agrasen ki Baoli

Agrasen ki Baoli, a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India, is a 60-meter-long and 15-meter-wide historical step well on Halley Road in New Delhi. It is an old water reservoir with 103 stone steps. It is one of the most visited places in Delhi because of its peaceful atmosphere.

Red Fort

The Red Fort is a historical fort on the banks of the Yamuna in old Delhi. As a result of the capital shift from Agra to Delhi in 1639, Shah Jahan built it. It is made of red sandstone and houses several museums. Every year on Independence Day, the Indian Prime Minister raises the national flag here.

National Gallery of Modern Art

Following its motto of providing visitors with an excellent world of art, the National Gallery of Modern Art in Delhi preserves paintings and other artistic pieces dating back to the 1850s. It houses a collection of over 14,000 artworks, some of which are over 150 years old.