New Delhi - Wikipedia
WEBThe national capital of India, New Delhi is jointly administered by both the Central Government of India and the local Government of Delhi, it is also the capital of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
New Delhi | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · New Delhi, national capital of India. It is situated in the north-central part of the country on the west bank of the Yamuna River, adjacent to and just south of Delhi city (Old Delhi) and within the Delhi national capital territory.
Delhi - Wikipedia
WEBDelhi, [a] officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a city and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India.
Delhi | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · The city of Delhi actually consists of two components: Old Delhi, in the north, the historic city; and New Delhi, in the south, since 1947 the capital of India, built in the first part of the 20th century as the capital of British India.
New Delhi – India’s Capital - Travels Of The World
WEBThe national capital of India, New Delhi, is frequently called “Dilwaalon ki Dilli,” where countless facts about Delhi emerge from its abundance of ancient and historical artefacts. This vibrant metropolis combines a rich historical legacy with modern dynamism.
Delhi - New World Encyclopedia
WEBNew Delhi was declared the capital of India after India gained independence from British rule in 1947. As the seat of the Government of India, New Delhi houses important offices of the federal government, including the Parliament of India. Delhi has grown up to be a cosmopolitan city owing to the immigration of people from across the country.
New Delhi - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 23, 2018 · New Delhi displaced Calcutta as the capital of British India in 1912. It was selected to stand adjacent to Old Delhi, an erstwhile capital of the Mughal empire, to emphasize continuity between the two imperial traditions.
Delhi summary | Britannica
WEBIt is made up of 28 states and eight union territories, and its national capital is New Delhi, built in the 20th century just south of the historic hub of Old Delhi to serve as India’s administrative center.
What is the Capital of India? - WorldAtlas
WEBAug 9, 2018 · The capital city or the National Capital Territory (NCT) of India is New Delhi. Delhi is divided into two parts; the Old Delhi and New Delhi. The Old Delhi was founded in 1639 while the New Delhi was established on December 15, 1911.
India’s Capital City: Should We Call It Delhi or New Delhi?
WEBSep 29, 2016 · The British originally ruled India from Calcutta, but moved the capital to the newly built district of New Delhi in 1911 because of the city’s symbolic value in India.