2. BRIEF OF PRESENTATION
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History of Delhi
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Map of Delhi
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List of tourist attractions in Delhi
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Top Shopping Markets in Delhi
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Famous festivals and events celebrated in Delhi
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3. HISTORY OF DELHI
Delhi also known as the National Capital Territory of India) is a
metropolitan region in India. With a population of 22 million in 2011, it is the
world's second most populous city and the largest city in India in terms of
area.
Delhi has been continuously inhabited since the 6th century BC. Through
most of its history, Delhi has served as a capital of various kingdoms and
empires. It has been captured, ransacked and rebuilt several times,
particularly during the medieval period, and the modern Delhi is a cluster of a
number of cities spread across the metropolitan region. This is why Delhi is
sometimes called the City of cities.
Delhi was the site of ancient Indraprastha, the mythical capital of
the Pandavas during the Mahabharata. Delhi re-emerged as a major political,
cultural and commercial city along the trade routes between northwest India
and the Gangetic plain during the Delhi sultanates.
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The Rebellion of 1857. Shahjahanabad today is Old Delhi. In AD 1639, the
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built a new walled city named
Shahjahanabad, in Delhi, which served as the capital of the Mughal
Empire from 1649 until The greater part of Old Delhi is still confined within the
space of Shah Jahān’s walls, and several gates built during his rule—the
Kashmiri Gate, the Delhi Gate, the Turkman Gate, and the Ajmeri Gate—still
stand.
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6. LIST OF TOURIST ATTRACTION IN
DELHI
INDIA GATE
India Gate is a memorial
raised in honour of the Indian
soldiers who died during the
Afghan wars and World War
I. The names of the soldiers
who died in these wars are
inscribed on the walls. The
cenotaph (or shrine) in the
middle is constructed with
black marble and depicts a
rifle
placed
on
its
barrel, crested by a soldier's
helmet. Each face of the
cenotaph has inscribed in
gold
the
words
Amar
Jawan(in Hindi, meaning
Immortal Warrior).
7. SANSAD BHAVAN
Sansad Bhavan or
the Parliament of India is a
circular building designed by the
British architects Sir Edwin
Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker in
1912–1913. Construction began
in 1921, and in 1927 the building
was opened as the home of the
Council of State, the Central
Legislative Assembly, and the
Chamber of Princes
8. RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN
Built with a mix of
Western and Ugandian
styles,
Rashtrapati
Bhavan was originally
built for the Governor
General
of
India.
Inaugurated in 1931 as
the Viceregal Lodge, the
name was changed in
1959 after India became
a republic. Now it is the
Presidential Palace of
India
9. CONNAUGHT PLACE
Connaught Place is known
for its vibrant atmosphere
and planned layout. It has
been the hot-spot both for
the business men as well
as tourists both from the
country and abroad. The
present day Connaught
Place plays the role of a
welcoming host to the
continuous down stepping
of huge masses who are
attracted to the popular
tourist destinations here.
11. AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE
Akshardham Temple it is
the
largest
Hindu
temple in the world. It was
built in 2005. In the
sprawling
100-acre
(0.40 km2) land rests an
intricately
carved
monument,
hightechnology exhibitions, an
IMAX theatre, a musical
fountain, a food court and
garden
12. LAXMINARAYAN TEMPLE
The temple is built in
honour of Lakshmi (Hindu
goddess of wealth), and
her consort Narayana
(Vishnu, Preserver in the
Trimurti) by B. R. Birla
from 1933 and 1939,
when it was inaugurated
by Mahatma Gandhi. The
side
temples
are
dedicated
to
Shiva,
Krishna and Buddha.
13. GURDWARA BANGLA SAHIB
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
One of the most prominent
and largest Gurdwaras in
Delhi, Gurdwara Bangla
Sahib is the most visited
one in the Delhi. Millions
visit this Gurdwara from all
over the world and of all
religions to offer their
prayers at this elegant yet
historical Gurdwara in
Delhi.
14. JAMA MASJID
The Masjid-i-Jahan Numa,
commonly known
as Jama Masjid, is the
principal mosque of Old
Delhi. Commissioned by
the Mughal Emperor Shah
Jahan and completed in
the year 1656, it is one of
the largest and best
known mosques in India.
15. LOTUS TEMPLE
The Lotus Temple is a
Bahá'í House of
Worship, situated in South
Delhi and shaped like a
lotus. It was built
by Bahá'í community
16. RAJ GHAT
On the
bank Yamuna River, which
flows past Delhi, there
is Raj Ghat, the final
resting place of Mahatma
Gandhi, the father of the
nation. It has become an
essential point of call for
all visiting dignitaries
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17. FAMOUS FOOD
CHANDNI CHOWK AREA
When you are in Old Delhi, you just can't
miss the food there. The streets buzz
with activity and are filled with the aroma
of food. For the connoisseurs, there are
restaurants like Karim's.
A good
idea would be to start with the
Paranthewali Gali. It became a famous
gourmet locality when the parantha
shops moved here in the 1870s. The real
flavour of the Delhi street food lies in the
chaat.
The original chaat is a mixture of
potato pieces, crispy fried bread, Dahi
Bhalla,gram and tangy-salty spices.
18. On the sweeter side, Rabdi Faluda is a
must. And the place to have it is Giani di
Hatti near the Fatehpuri Mosque. It has
now become an ice-cream parlour
specializing in exotic flavours like Litchi
and Bubblegum. Apart from standard ice
creams, they also serve milkshakes, fruit
shakes, ice-cream shakes and sundaes.
Coming back to Chandni Chowk, you meet
the Old and Famous Jalebiwala just before
you enter Dariba Kalan. Refresh yourself
with a delicious plate of hot jalebis - a
sweet made by deepfrying batter in a kind
of pretzel shape and then soaked in syrup
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19. TOP SHOPPING MARKET IN DELHI
CONNAUGHT PLACE
Connaught Place is one of the
highly recommended shopping
areas in Delhi. You can start
your day from luxurious malls
to all top brands showroom
that connect with each others
with few steps. Connaught
Place is famous for top class
cloth/fabric market, but you
can also buy there
jewelry, books, Indian
handcraft items, electronic
products and more. Connaught
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CHANDNI CHOWK
Chandni Chowk, again one of
the top shopping places in
Delhi, and it is not as
expensive
as
Connaught
Place. You can buy items from
Chandni Chowk market at very
reasonable rates. It is famous
for wedding lehengas, semiprecious jewelry, embroidered
bags, garments of silk and
cotton, and it is the best place
for buying books and electronic
goods.
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DILLI HAAT
If you want to buy
something from the
traditional market of
Indian villages.
Dilli
Haat
is
the
best
recommendation
for
you. You can see there
small thatched roof
cottages
with
the
ultimate atmosphere of
Indian villages
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KAROL BAGH
Karol Bagh is one the
busiest and oldest
shopping areas in
Delhi which famous for
bridal wears, Indian
garments
(cotton,
silks,
woolens
or
synthetics
cloths),
shoes,
cosmetic
products,
books,
gadgets and electronic
items
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SAROJINI NAGAR
There is lot of shopping
areas in Delhi to buy
cloths. But Sarojini
Nagar is different than
any other areas. If you
are looking to buy
branded
cloths
on
cheap prize, Sarojini
Nagar is the best place
where you should visit
once
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24. FAMOUS FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
CELEBRATED IN DELHI
REPUBLIC DAY
The Republic Day
celebrations on 26th
January every year is a
colourful affair complete
with pompous military
parades and spectacular
processions at Rajpath
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INDEPENDENCE DAY
Patriotism again
reaches a
crescendo on 15th
August, the day
India shook off
British yoke formally.
The Prime
Minister hoists the
national flag at the
spectacular Red
Fort and the event is
flashed all over TV
networks
26. FAMOUS FESTIVALS AND EVENTS CELEBRATED
IN DELHI
INDIA INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR
This is another
spectacular event
organised atPragati
Maidan. Products are
displayed from across a
world of segments such as
Electronics, Automobiles,
Beauty and Healthcare,
Kitchen and Household
appliances and Textiles
and Garments. This
annual event is held
from 14th to 27th
November.
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ASIAN GAMES
Delhi has hosted many
major international
sporting
events, including
the first and
the ninth Asian Games
Delhi lost bidding for
the 2014 Asian Games
and considered making
a bid for the 2020
Summer Olympics
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES
The2010
Commonwealth
Games, which ran from 3 to 14
October 2010, was one of the
largest sports event held in
India.The opening ceremony of
the 2010 Commonwealth Games
was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru
StadiumThe ceremony featured
over 8,000 performers and lasted
for two and a half hours. It is
estimated
that
3.5
billion (US$56 million) were spent
to produce the ceremony
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