Attractions
visit Old Delhi
Old Delhi or Purani Dilli is an area in the UT of Delhi, India. It was founded as a walled city named Shahjahanabad in 1639, when Shah Jahan (the Mughal emperor at the time) decided to shift the Mughal capital from Agra.The construction of the city was completed in 1648, and it remained the capital of the Mughal Empire until its fall in 1857,when the British Raj took over as paramount power in India. It was once filled with mansions of nobles and members of the royal court, along with elegant mosques and gardens.
Does Old Delhi still exist?
India's capital city can be divided into two distinct regions - New Delhi and Old Delhi, and while they continue to grow alongside each other, each retains its own charms. Old Delhi is the most historical part of this metropolis, whose roots go back to the time of the Mughals.
What is the capital of Old Delhi?
Shah Jahan built the seventh city of Delhi under his name, Shah Jahanabad, which served as the capital of the Mughal Empire since 1638 and is known today as Old City or Old Delhi.
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