Delhi, India’s CapitalTerritory, is a Massive Metropolitan Area in The Country’s North. In Old Delhi, a neighbourhood Dating to The 1600s,stands The Imposing Mughalera, Red Fort, a Symbol of India, and the Sprawling Jama Masjid Mosque,Whose Courtyard Accomodates 25,000 People. Nearby is Chandni Chok, a Vibrant Bazar Filled with Food Carts, Sweets Shops and Spice Stalls.
The Prithviraj Raso Names The Tomar King Anangpal as the Founder of Lal Kot,Whose name is inscribed on Iron Pillar of Delhi at Qutb Comlex,ascribed to Chandra or Chandragupta 2nd. It was Only 15 Years after His Coronation as the “King-Empror of India” That King George V Named The City “New Delhi”
Delhi’s Culture Has Been Influenced by It’s Lenghty History and Historic Association at the Capital of India, although a Strong Punjabi Influence can be seen in Languages, Dress and Cuisine Brought by the Large Number of Refugees. This is Exemplified by many Significant Survey of India Recognise 1,200 Heritage Buildings and 175 Monuments as a National Heritage Sites.
Cuisine :- as India’s National Capital Centuries Old Mughal, Capital Delhi Influenced the Food Habits of it’s Residents and is where Mughlai Cuisine Originated. Along with Indian Cuisine, a Variety of International Cuisines are Popular among the Residents.The Dearth of Food Habits among the City’s Residents Created a Unque Style of Cooking Which Become Popular Throughout the World, with Dishes such as Kabab BiryanisTandoori. The City’s Classic Dishes Include Butter Chicken, Dal Makhani, Shahi Paneer,Gol-Gappe, Samosa,Chole Bhature,Chole Kulche,Gulab Jamun,Jalebi and Lassi.
The best Living Habits of Delhi’s People has Motivated the growth of Street food Outlets.
A Trend of Living at Local Dhabas is Popular Among the Residents.
The Gali Paranthe Wali :- is a Street in Chandni Chowk Particularly for food eatires since the 1870s. Almost the entire street is Occupied by fast food stalls or street Vendors.
It has Nearly Become a Tradition that almost Every prime minister of India has Visited the street to eat Paratha at test Once.
Red Fort :- The Red Fort is a Historic Fort in the City of Delhi, which served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. It is the Archictech work of Ustad Ahmad Lahouri, Built in 8 years, 10 months and 25 Days i.e, from May.121689 – April.6148. It’s Height is about 18-33 metres. It has Indo-Islamic and Mughal Architecture Style.
Every years on the Independence Day of India, The PM Hoists the Indian “Tricolour flag” at the main gate of the fort and Delivers a Nationally Broadcaast Speech from it’s rampartshere. It’s a Named for it’s Massive Enclosing walls of red Sandstone. The Imperial Apertments Conist of row of Pavilions,Connected by a water Channel Known as the Stream of Paradise.
It was Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007 as part of the RedFort Complex.
Humayun’s Tomb :-
Humayun’s Tomb was built by Mirak Mirza Ghiyath who was the Persian Descent. It’s Construction was Initiated by Mughal Emperor Humayun’s Second Wife Hamida Bau Begum in the memory of her Deceased Husband. The Construction rook aspam of nine years , it began in the year1565 and was Completed in the year 1572.
It’s of Particicular Cultural Significance asit was the garden- Tomb on the Indian Subcontinent. It’s unique Beauty is said to have Inspirdserveral major architectural Innovations,Culminating in the Construction of the unparalleld Taj Mahal. One can see Architectural Features which over time went onto becomeimportant component ofMughal arctitecture such as its Octagonal shope and its high central arch. It’s also called thedormitory of the Mughal’s as in the cellsareburied over 150 Mughal family members.
India Gate :-
The India Gate is a war memorial located astride the Rajpath,on the eastern edge of “Cerememonialaris” of new Delhi. It stands as a memorial to 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian army who died in between 1914 – 1921 in the 1st world war Designedby Sir Edwin Lutyens, the gate evokes the architectural style of the triuntine. It is Counted amongst the largest war memorials in India and every Republic Day,the PM Visit the gate to pay tribute to the Amar Jawan jyoti.The Memorial gate is also a popular spot for protest by the civil society in New Delhi.
Kutub Minar :-
The kutub Minar is a Towering 73 Meter High Tower Built by Kutub-ud-din Aibak in 1193. The Tower was Built to Celebrate Dominance in Delhi after the defeat of last hindu ruler. The Tower has 5 Distinct Storeys, each marked by aprojectiong balcony and tapers from a 15 meter diameter at the base. The Tower is Highest tower in India.
Jama masjid :-
It is an Eloquent Reminder of The Mughal Religious fervour,Buil in 1656. Mughal Emperor Sahajahan Built it between 1650-1656. It was Conscructed by Morethan 5000 Workers. It’s Made of red sandstone.
