What is the History of Old Delhi?

The Red Fort is named for its massive walls of red sandstone and its proximity to the Salimgarh Fort. It was a political and ceremonial center for the Mughals.

Old Delhi is a walled city shaped roughly like a quarter circle with the Red Fort as a focal point.

Constructed in 1648 by Shah Jahan, the architecture reflects the fusion of Persian and Timurid traditions, along with a huge beautiful garden.

I felt so relaxed after the meal; I had no intention for dinner later that day. Needless to say – this is the beauty ‘Purana Shahar’ speaks off. The endless entree of comfort food, charming narrow lanes that tend to grow smaller the more you wriggle in the zigzag alley. The monkeys, more adventurous than any living crisscross the cluttered electricity wires of the chaotic old sod and ‘tongas’ and ‘rickshaws’ penetrating their own route from one corner to another.

The old city was surrounded by a wall enclosing about 1500 acres with 14 gates.

It was designated a UNESCO World heritage site in 2007. The Red Fort has an area of 254.67 acres enclosed by 2.41 kilometers of defensive walls, punctuated by turrets and bastions varying in height from 18 meters on the river side to 33 meters on the city side.

From the quiet murmur of the old city in morning with just ting tings of cycle rickshaw bells to the high sounding mass that wakes the dead in the evening. I witnessed the contrast of the old rubble of Delhi’s hidden charm. The trick is to enjoy life in whatever form it comes. I had my share of a boisterous and appealing affair…When are you going to have yours? If you want an experience of the old city Delhi, then I suggest you take the day off for a tour.

Although the walls have largely disappeared, most of the gates are still present.

. The fort is octagonal, with the north-south axis longer than the east-west axis. The marble, floral decorations and double domes in the fort’s buildings exemplify later Mughal architecture.

The Red Fort is named for its massive walls of red sandstone and its proximity to the Salimgarh Fort.

Visit the Paratha Walla Gali to try out some of its best parathas, wander through the endless narrow lanes, embrace the old mega structures as you walk its pavements, feel the cool breeze from the minaret of Jama Masjid and just live the moment.

Located in Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656 at a cost of one million rupees, it has three gates, four towers, and two 40m high minarets constructed of strips of red sandstone and white marble.

It was a political and ceremonial center for the Mughals.

Old Delhi is a walled part of New Delhi, founded by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1639 and originally named Shahjahanabad. It remained the capital of the Mughals until the end of the Mughal dynasty and was later rechristened Old Delhi by the British. It offers spectacular pieces of architecture, a mouthwatering variety of food, and a living, breathing piece of history.

The mosque is built on a red sandstone porch which is about 30 feet from ground level.

Delhi has been the capital of India for centuries, even though it was never officially declared so until just after Independence. Any other state could have been the capital, but Delhi had to be it. It has that majestic aura since the time of the Mahabharata. According to scriptures, Delhi was called Indraprastha at that point, and it was the capital of the Pandavas (sons of Pandu). This period dates back to about 3000 BC. After the Pandava reign, Delhi passed on to many rulers and dynasties.

Constructed in 1648 by Shah Jahan, the architecture reflects the fusion of Persian and Timurid traditions, along with a huge beautiful garden. It was designated a UNESCO World heritage site in 2007.

The courtyard can accommodate 25,000 people. The Red Fort stands opposite to Jama Masjid.

The story of Old Delhi and New Delhi begins at the time of the rule of Mughal emperors. To be specific, it starts with Emperor Shahjahan. According to history, Shahjahan shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi in 1639. The state was already significant back then during the reign of his grandfather Emperor Akbar, and Shahjahan always wanted to be as powerful as him. Therefore, he re-shifted his capital and named it “Shahjahanabad”.

The floor is covered with white and black ornamented marble to look like a Muslim prayer mat. Beside it, a thin black border is marked for worshippers.

The Red Fort has an area of 254.67 acres enclosed by 2.41 kilometers of defensive walls, punctuated by turrets and bastions varying in height from 18 meters on the river side to 33 meters on the city side.

Shahjahan was also a lover of architecture. Therefore, during his reign, many mosaic and magnificent monuments were built. Many of these still stand today as a testament to his incredible reign. Some of these are Taj Mahal in Agra and Red Fort in Delhi.

The fort is octagonal, with the north-south axis longer than the east-west axis.

Old Delhi architecture is a spectacular example of Mughal architecture, with plenty of charisma and nostalgia. While walking the bylanes of old Delhi you realize every wall has a story to tell. Old Delhi is a walled city shaped roughly like a quarter circle with the Red Fort as a focal point. The old city was surrounded by a wall enclosing about 1500 acres with 14 gates. Although the walls have largely disappeared, most of the gates are still present.

The marble, floral decorations and double domes in the fort’s buildings exemplify later Mughal architecture.