Aerial Views Of New Delhi & Old Delhi, 1946 Print
A 1946 print showing the aerial views of New Delhi and Old Delhi. This page is from The Illustrated London News of Feb 9, 1946. Both the pictures were originally photographed by Lord Alanbrooke. The first picture is of New Delhi with views of the Indian Parliament, Viceroy’s House (Rashtrapati Bhavan), North and South Blocks of the Secretariat Buildings, etc.
The second picture’s view is of the walled city of Old Delhi densely packed with buildings. It was formerly known as Shahjahanabad. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who had also built, the Taj Mahal in Agra. Shahjahanabad was enclosed by around 10 km long wall. The wall had openings through its ten gates. The famous Chandni Chowk is situated in this walled city. King George V had announced the shifting of the capital from Calcutta to New Delhi at the Coronation Durbar of 1911.
Also read The Move From Calcutta. See post Vintage Print New Delhi Aerial View of Parliament.
Did you know- Delhi being centrally located geographically, and because of its historic connection as the Mughal Capital it was considered the ideal choice as the capital of India.
From the collection- Old Photo – Game Of Tennis British India 1885., Antique Plan – Taking of The City of Cochin 1744., Star Of India Flag & United Service Club – Vintage Postcard.
