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About Delhi
Delhi is the heart of India.
Literally and figuratively, this expression is very fitting for this capital city of a country that is so old and culturally rich, at the same time is zooming towards the future.
India is one of the countries to look forward to in the next decades*. (From a report by Goldman Sachs on Brazil, Russia, India and China as the countries to look forward to in the next millenium. According to the report, by 2050 the combined economies of the BRICs could eclipse the combined economies of the current richest countries of the world.)
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 Delhi is
an amalgam of many cultures, with a foothold in the
past; it is also gaining in importance and
significance as a powerhouse for the future.
Delhi is
a city dotted with ancient monuments, yet building
infrastructure for the future. The city offers one a glimpse of India's religious diversity, yet retains the essence of each culture (the ancient Indian, the Mughal, the British) in its purest form.
It is a place where you can find a good meal for $ 1 to $ 100.
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Beautiful
gardens offering the opportunity for leisurely walks
are located steps away
from busy political and
business corridors. |
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Today,
with the advent of the Commonwealth Games in 2010,
the city is gearing up, in the process transforming,
changing everyday. The opportunity exists for anyone
to join the transformation, should they
choose to do
so. A single path may lead to countless
opportunities.
We hope
Delhi transforms you. |
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| Welcome!
Or as we say in Hindi, Swagat! |
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From the epics :
Delhi – the city we know
today - is supposed to have been built and re-built
more than 5 times. The earliest reference is from
the Mahabharatha, about 3000 years ago. The city
(earlier called Indraprastha) was the capital of the
Pandavas.
Maurya Period :
In the Mauryan period, the city has formed an important link between their capital Pataliputra (now Patna in Bihar) with Taxila (Takshashila), now in Pakistan. The Chauhans took control in the 12th century and made Delhi the most important Hindu centre in Northern India. |
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Delhi Sultanate :
Delhi was acquired by Qutab-Ud-Din Aibak in 1193 which was followed by mighty Mughals from the year 1526 to 1857. Later on Khilji followers built their new capital at Siri, the second city of Delhi. |
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British Rule :
In 1911, king Goerge visited India and it was during his tenure that Delhi became the new capital of India. Delhi saw some significant developments during this period in the form of buildings, infrastructure, parliamentary buildings and public offices. The interception of British rule in India also witnessed a new city being formed in the name of New Delhi or the Lutyens’ Delhi. |
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Population:21.5 million people
Area: 1483 sq km
Best Time to Go:November-March
STD Code: 011
Time: GMT +5.5.
Money: The local currency is the Rupee (INR), which is divided into 100 paisa.
Religion: Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian
Delhi is the fifth most populated urban area in world |
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Geography- The city is located on the banks of Yamuna river which makes its crop lands fertile.
To the North is the Himalayas, and the nine districts in Delhi are in the Indo-Gangetic plain |
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Languages in Delhi- English, Punjabi and Hindi are the most common languages. While English is the official language, Punjabi and Hindi are also common. |
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| Source Date - 2007 |
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