Delhi Profile

Delhi, the capital of India, is the third largest city of India. Its history begins with the creation of Indraprastha during the Mahabharata age. Yamuna is witness to the glorious 5,000 year old history of Delhi. Modern Delhi is a perfect blend of old ruins and latest architecture. The present pulsates vibrantly with the ever flowing life of India. People from all over the country have settled here which gives the city its cosmopolitan culture. Eid is celebrated with the same religious fervor as Dusherra and Diwali.

Being the capital of India, Delhi is the seat of all political activities. From the Sultanates to the Mauryans and the Mughals, Delhi has been the capital of all the powerful dynasties that have ruled India in the past. It is also the place where students not only from the country but also from the world over come to earn their special degree in arts and science. It is home to some the world’s best institutions and universities like the IIT, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi University, and St Stephens.

Each year Delhi draws a huge number of tourists. People from all over the world come to experience the majestic and imperial past in the old ruins and historical monuments like the Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Jantar Mantar. Food, shopping and entertainment are some of the other reasons that draw huge crowds every year. Variety of dialects and traditions are part of  Delhi’s life, making it worth a place in every aspect.

Let’s discover Indraprastha…Now.