Mentioned as Indraprastha, this historical city also finds mention in the Hindu epic ‘Mahabharata’ which is a classical tale of fight between the ‘good’ and the ‘evil’.

Since 11^th century A.D the fortunes of this city have fluctuated in concert with those who have ruled the Indian plains. Mid 17^th century, with Moghuls on the throne, came the peak of Delhi. Some of the finest buildings were constructed. Arts, crafts and music flourished under the patronage of the Moghul rulers. Delhi saw almost seven generations of Moghul rule before the advent of the Britishers. Britishers too contributed liberally to the architecture, leading to numerous architectural masterpieces.

Delhi can distinctly be divided into two halves -old and new. Old Delhi was the capital of Moghul India between mid 17th and late 19^th century. New Delhi is the creation of the British Raj. Spacious tree lined avenues, sweeping views of imposing government buildings project a great sense of order. Britisher Lutyen was the key person behind the planning and construction of this new city. That is why some people refer to this part of Delhi as Lutyen’s Delhi.