Delhi is the largest metropolis by area and the second largest by population in India. 16.8 million live in the city. New Delhi, the capital of India, lies within the metropolis.
Delhi has been inhabited continuously for more than 2,000 years. The Mughal Empire ruled Delhi for more than three centuries; and declined in the mid 17th century; and were followed by Hindu domination. In 1857, Delhi came under direct rule of the British crown. and was officially declared the capital of the Union of India after the country gained independence in 1947.
My visit included the Safdarjung's Tomb - .a garden tomb with a marble mausoleum built in 1754. I also visited Lodi Gardens, a popular site for locals that was established in the 16th century and contains a number of tombs. Bara Gumbad’s Tomb is from the 16th Pashtun dynasty.
We also visited Mehrauli which is one of the 7 ancient cities that make up the present day Delhi. its ruins date back to the 13th century. Parts of Mehrauli, like Qutb, is restored and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other areas, such as Mehrauli Gardens, are preserved but much less developed.
