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As you travel the historical city of Delhi India, you will feel like you are walking down the nostalgic lane and turning back the pages of its glorious history. Whether you are a history buff or a vacationer, the historical city of Delhi will never fail to enrapture your heart and mind.
Delhi, the national capital of India, is the treasure trove of rich history and architecture. Its magnificent historical monuments narrate its history. According to the legend, the history of Delhi traces back to the history of Mahabharata, with the foundation of Indraprastha by the Pandavas. Before the end of the 12th century, Delhi was ruled over by the Muslim rulers. From Qutab-ub-din and Iltutmish to Khiljis, Tughlaqs and Mughals, ruled over the historical city of Delhi before the control was shifted in the hands of the British in 1803 AD.
Calcutta served as the capital of the British East India Company. But in 1911, the capital of the British Raj shifted to Delhi. After independence, in 1956, Delhi gained the status of a Union Territory. Most of the part of the city was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens. On historical tours of  Delhi, see myriad faces of the city and get enchanted by its imperial architecture and monuments, stand as the reminders of Delhi's history.
Visit the ruins and ramparts, as you dig out the history of Delhi during your holiday tour. While touring this historical city, breathe the fresh air and see its ancient and medieval monuments that reminds about the great freedom struggle. One can visit the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Humayun's Tomb, Purana Quila, the Red Fort, Lotus Temple, the Laxminarayan Temple, the India Gate and the Raj Ghat on historical tours of Delhi.
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