Historical Cities of Delhi: Walks Using the Delhi Metro

Historical Cities of Delhi: Walks Using the Delhi Metro
Author: Siva Prasad Bose
Publisher: Joy Bose
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2022-11-23
Genre: Travel
ISBN:

Delhi is much more than just the capital of India. It is a city with an amazing history. So many times, it has been the major city or capital of India, from the earliest Mahabharata days to the Rajputs to the Delhi Sultanate to the Mughals to the British. Each time the new rulers left their mark on the city. As a result, now we have a Delhi which has the mark of at least seven or eight different historical cities, if not more. In this book, we review the different historical cities of Delhi. We use the Delhi metro, which is currently probably the best developed metro in India, as the preferred means of transport to see the sights of the seven cities of Delhi. We hope that this short guide will help the reader the experience a little bit of what Delhi is all about, its people and its history. In this book, we do not cover all the historical sites or attractions of Delhi, such as the many modern museums, markets and other attractions. Rather, we focus on the sites that form part of the historical cities of Delhi and those that are located within the historical boundaries of those cities. This book was born out of many travels and exploratory walks made by the authors in Delhi, where they live.

Delhi 14 : Historic walks

Delhi 14 : Historic walks
Author: Liddle, Swapna
Publisher: Tranquebar Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9789381626245

Delhi: capital of India and a walker's paradise. This book shows you how, in 14 easy steps.

Old Delhi

Old Delhi
Author: Gaynor Barton
Publisher: books catalog
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN:

* Large coloured maps of Delhi showing all the walks.* Easy to follow individual walk maps with each route marked.* All the famous landmarks visited: eg. The Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Silver Street and The Spice Market.* Lesser known places explored: eg. The Civil Lanes, The Lothian Road, Sitaram and Chitli Qabar Bazars.* Background historical information on the city.* Useful practical hints on transport, shopping and essential hindi.

Delhi

Delhi
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2013*
Genre: Delhi (India)
ISBN: 9788192856605

14 Historic Walks of Delhi

14 Historic Walks of Delhi
Author: Swapna Liddle
Publisher: Speaking Tiger Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-10-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 9789354476440

Over at least two millennia, Delhi has witnessed several kingdoms and empires come and go, and has been enriched by each one of them. Their imprint survives to this day in the modern metropolis-most visibly, in its historic buildings, gardens and settlements. In 14 Historic Walks of Delhi, Swapna Liddle, acclaimed historian and passionate narrator of the city's heritage, takes us to iconic monuments and neighbourhoods-World Heritage Sites like Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb and Red Fort; the sprawling Lodi Gardens; the bustling galis of Chandni Chowk and Nizamuddin; the Central Vista of New Delhi; as well as lesserknown areas like the Satpula dam and the Mehrauli and Khirki villages. In crisp and breezy prose, Liddle gives us the historical and architectural significance of these sites, sprinkling her narrative with entertaining anecdotes. Some other highlights of the book are: - Detailed maps accompanying every route, with information about tickets, the nearest bus stop and metro station, parking availability, and advice about appropriate walking gear. - Architectural features described in ways that make appreciation of structural and decorative elements easy for a lay person as well. - Photographs taken specifically to accompany the text. First published in 2011, this bestseller-extensively revised and updated in 2023-is the finest, most useful guide to one of the world's great cities for the tourist and the local resident, the flaneur and the serious history enthusiast alike.

In Search of Delhi

In Search of Delhi
Author: Jitender Gill
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2023-06-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 1000873307

Dilli ki Khoj is an anecdotal history of Delhi and its monuments by Shri Brij Kishan Chandiwala, an eminent Gandhian. The volume was published in Hindi by the Publications Division of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, in 1964 and has been out of print for many years. This English translation of Dilli ki Khoj revives an out-of-print classic and makes it more accessible to a global audience. The book covers Delhi’s long history, details on monuments built from the ancient times till the early 1960s and a detailed recording of all of Gandhiji’s visits to Delhi. It also traces significant epochs in Indian history and the rise of a national identity. The volume spans the genres of journalism, architecture, history, mythology and area studies and will be of special interest to historiographers, especially in the contemporary context.

Salaam Delhi: Rediscovering 200 Monuments in 25 Heritage Walks

Salaam Delhi: Rediscovering 200 Monuments in 25 Heritage Walks
Author: Satyakam Jethwani
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2019-12
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9781647336691

SALAAM DELHI is a colourful heritage guide to the historical seven cities of Delhi. The author has curated 25 walks through the city's memory lanes to encapsulate its long history, enviable heritage and the priceless beauty of its monuments. The monuments are aesthetically clicked and present testimony to the rich cultural heritage of Delhi. The book is a humble attempt by the author to spread awareness about preserving, conserving and protecting our heritage.

RGT to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra

RGT to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra
Author: Gavin Thomas
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2010-09-20
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1405386886

The Rough Guide to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra will guide you through India's most colourful and fascinating region, with reliable practical information and clearly explained cultural background. Whether you're looking for great places to eat and drink, inspiring accommodation or the most exciting things to see and do, this guide will provide your solution. Plus you'll find extensive coverage of attractions in the region, from the breathtaking palaces of Jaipur and Udaipur to the imposing forts of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, and the ever-astonishing beauty of the Taj Mahal to the fascinating treasures hidden in Old Delhi's backstreets. With clear maps, comprehensive listings and sections on arts and crafts, and forts and palaces, The Rough Guide to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra is your ultimate companion on a visit to this captivating region. Make the most of your time on earth with The Rough Guide to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra.

The Moving City

The Moving City
Author: Rashmi Sadana
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2021-12-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 0520383966

The Moving City is a rich and intimate account of urban transformation told through the story of Delhi's Metro, a massive infrastructure project that is reshaping the city's social and urban landscapes. Ethnographic vignettes introduce the feel and form of the Metro and let readers experience the city, scene by scene, stop by stop, as if they, too, have come along for the ride. Laying bare the radical possibilities and concretized inequalities of the Metro, and how people live with and through its built environment, this is a story of women and men on the move, the nature of Indian aspiration, and what it takes morally and materially to sustain urban life. Through exquisite prose, Rashmi Sadana transports the reader to a city shaped by both its Metro and those who depend on it, revealing a perspective on Delhi unlike any other.

Metronama: Scenes from the Delhi Metro

Metronama: Scenes from the Delhi Metro
Author: Rashmi Sadana
Publisher: Roli Books Private Limited
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2022-01-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9392130104

Rashmi Sadana is Associate Professor of Anthropology at George Mason University and author of English Heart, Hindi Heartland: The Political Life of Literature in India.