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We are group of girls studying at Janki Devi Memorial College, under University of Delhi. We all are working together to rediscover the most loved city, the heart of our nation – Delhi, in its 21st Century.
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About Us : Rediscovering Delhi
‘Rediscovering Delhi’ is a research project for students of Janki Devi Memorial College (Delhi University) that plans to connect the past of Delhi to its present and future by engaging students in studying the current state of social, cultural, political and economic changes being experienced by this ancient city in the light of its past.…
Ballimaran- Ghalib’s Haveli
As one steps foot in the disarray and dreary alley of Gali Qasim Jan in Old Delhi, where the famous Ballimaran, Ghalib’s Haveli is situated, one observes the commotion of daily affairs being carried out by the vendors and local onlookers across this narrow street of Chandni Chowk. In the first look of the Haveli,…
Red Fort Through the Ages
Throughout history, there have been many grand empires that laid the foundations of ancient civilizations. The Mughal Empire, founded in the sixteenth century, was among the richest and most extensive. Its grandeur is still reflected in the cities that the Mughals had created. Among those cities, Delhi – also known as Shahjahanabad – continues to…
Sarais of Delhi: Tracing the lost Extravaganza
Rediscovery of Delhi would have been incomplete if the very heart of this city hadn’t have been included. Therefore, I focused on the places that have almost passed into oblivion over the years – Chandni Chowk, the heart of Delhi, and its Sarais – which I will bring to light through this project. In order…
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