Delhi is the city which seems to exist in several centuries at the same time . Old Delhi, once the capital of Islamic India, is a labyrinth of narrow lanes lined with crumbling Havelis and formidable mosques . In contrast the Imperial city of New Delhi created by the British Raj is composed of spacious, tree - lined avenues and imposing government buildings . Delhi has been the seat of power for several rulers and many empires for about a millennium . Down the ages the city has been built, destroyed and then rebuilt . Interestingly, many of Delhi ’ s rulers played a dual role, first as destroyers and then as creators . The city ’ s importance lies not just in its past glory as the seat of empire and magnificent monuments, but also in its rich and diverse cultures . No wonder chroniclers of Delhi culture – from Chand bardai and Amir khusro o William Dalrymple and filmmakers Dibakar Banrjee – are never at a loss for themes . Delhi is also the political hub of India . The Panda...
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