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Delhi is the third largest city . The city consists of two parts
Old Delhi and New Delhi.
Old Delhi
It was the capital of India Between 17th and 19th centuries.In Old Delhi
you will find many mosques, monuments and forts relating to India's
muslim history.
New Delhi
The other Delhi, the imperial city created as the capital of India by
the British . In addition to its historic interest and role as the government
centre ,Delhi is a major travel gateway.The city of Delhi covers most of the
Delhi Union Territory,which is a federal district similar to Washington DC,
Canberra,or Brasilia.In 1911,the British asked Lutyens to give new meaning
to city development which is reflected in the architectural designs and
sophistication that buildings in delhi like Parliament House,Rashtrapati
Bhavan,India Gate, Connaught Place and various administrative buildings
like the South and North blocks along the breathtaking view available
from Raj Path.
Modern Delhi
has something for everyone and that is amply reflected in the cosmopolitan
culture that nurturs festivals of all faiths and religions,places of
worship.You can take a stroll at your own leisurely place, or or a
jog or a run and move faster than a common man. This is also reflected
in the market places, the dhabas and restaurants or the gorgeous five
star hotels.Theatre, drama and entertainment of all sorts including
discotheques are all there. 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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