Delhi is the capital of India also known as “Dilwaalo ki Dilli”.
Delhi is a city of vibrant color class emotions spark and a remarkable history the city has been a significant center of the country both in financial and political aspects.
It is known to be destroyed, build and rebuild several times by the innumerable invasions in the country. But after all, was done, it remained to be a glorious capital inhabiting millions of people.
Delhi is as Indian as something can get.
So, here are a few facts about it:-
- The largest spice market in Asia is situated in Delhi near the Fatehpuri masjid this market was established in the 17th century.
- It inhabits a museum of toilets that was established in 1992 by Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak. The museum is maintained by Sulabh international and is known as the Sulabh international museum.
- The renowned and celebrated red Fort that took a whopping 95 years to build completely by the three Mughal emperors was initially white in color. It was made out of limestone, later the British painted it red so as to properly preserve it.
- The 2010 Commonwealth Games that were hosted by Delhi was the most expensive Commonwealth to be ever hosted.
- It has the 13th largest metro rail network in the world. Yes, you heard it right. the 13th largest metro rail network on the entire planet and the breathtaking metropolis. It is home to the 193 km long metro network metro stations in Delhi uniquely designed to guide blind people and is extremely public friendly.
- The heritage of Delhi is so rich that it is home to 212 monuments out of which the most infamous ones are Qutub Minar, India Gate, Red Fort, Lotus Temple, Purana Kila, Rashtrapati Bhawan, etc.
- Delhi is currently the second most populated city in the world is the capital of the country which holds the second position in being the most populous country after China. The population is around 25 million.