History of Indian city Delhi

India's Delhi is very beautiful and its history is shown in this video.

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00:00Delhi, the capital city of India, has a rich and complex history that spans over 2500 years.

00:07It has been a significant centre for political, cultural and economic activities throughout

00:12various eras.

00:14The history of Delhi dates back to ancient times, with evidence suggesting that the area

00:18was inhabited since the 6th century BCE, known as Indraprastha in the Mahabharata.

00:25During the medieval period, the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate in 1206 by Qutb-ud-Din

00:30Aibak marked the beginning of significant Islamic influence.

00:34The city saw the construction of many important landmarks, including the Qutb Minar and the

00:38Red Fort.

00:40The Mughal Empire, starting with Babur's conquest in 1526, greatly shaped Delhi's architecture

00:46and culture.

00:48Under Mughal emperors like Akbar, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb, the city became a flourishing

00:52centre of culture and power.