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Delhi — Culture,
Heritage & Language

Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar, street food

Introduction

Delhi, the National Capital, layers eight historical cities — from Mehrauli to Lutyens' New Delhi. Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar and an unmatched street-food scene define it.

Quick Facts

Capital
New Delhi
Largest City
Delhi
Official Language
Hindi
Formation Date
1 February 1992
Area
1,484 sq km
Population
33,000,000+
Region
North
Type
Union Territory
Language
Hindi is the official language; English, Punjabi and Urdu are widely spoken.
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Traditional Dress
Cosmopolitan attire dominates, but festive wear includes sherwani, kurta-pyjama, sarees and salwar-kameez from across India.
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Festivals
Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, Dussehra (Ram Lila of Old Delhi), Republic Day Parade and Independence Day at Red Fort.
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Cuisine
Chaat, Chole Bhature, Paranthe Wali Gali, Butter Chicken (invented at Moti Mahal), Nihari, Karim's kebabs, Kulfi and street Momos.
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Literature
Mirza Ghalib, Mir Taqi Mir, Anand Math's Bankim translations, Khushwant Singh, Arundhati Roy and a vibrant contemporary scene.
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Art Forms
Mughal miniature legacy, Qawwali at Nizamuddin, classical dance and music festivals at Kamani, Triveni and the National School of Drama.
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Historical Importance
Inhabited continuously for over 2,500 years; capital of the Tomaras, Khaljis, Tughlaqs, Lodis, Mughals, British (from 1911) and independent India.
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