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Every place has its own history as there is always a myth, legend, fact or story behind the origin of each place. The Delhi history is a long one as the city has been present for centuries. The city has also served as a capital city for several empires. The origin of this city is believed to be during the times of the Mahabharata. The city was called as Indraprastha and was the city of the fabled Pandavas.
There were also other cities that were built nearby such as Lal Kot, Siri, Ferozabad, Jahanpanah, Shahjahanabad and also Tughlakabad. All these features make the history of Delhi very interesting.Delhi was the centre of a great political turmoil that saw the rise and fall of several civilizations. The city came under the rule of the Mughals after the ruling of the Khilji and the Tughlaq dynasties. Delhi came under the British rule in 1803.
The city was one among the numerous centers of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 under Bahadur Shah II. But this mutiny was crushed by the British. The British shifted their capital to Delhi from Calcutta. The Delhi history has the tendency to dispose anyone who places his throne on it. This legacy included the numerous dynasties and also the British Empire. The history of Delhi is very interesting and has various influences time and again. |
