New Delhi Map : Maps of New Delhi

New Delhi is the capital city of the Republic of India, which is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It was designed by Edwin Lutyens, a top 20th century British draftsman. It serves as the seat of the Government of India as well as the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, and thereby running out to be the source of power for Indian politics. In addition to this, New Delhi is home to numerous national establishments and milestones.

Until the 1911, Calcutta (Kolkata) was the capital of India in the British Raj. In the early 1900s, a suggestion was presented to the British administration to transfer the capital of the Indian Empire from Calcutta (Kolkata) to Delhi. Contrary to Calcutta, which was situated on the eastern end of India, Delhi was positioned in northern India and it was felt by the Government of British India that it would be easier to manage India from Delhi relatively than from Calcutta. Moreover, Delhi has served as the seat of power under the Mughal Empire as well. With these considerations in mind, the then Emperor of India, George V made the announcement the capital of the Raj was to be moved from Calcutta to Delhi.

New Delhi was laid out to the south of the Old City which was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. New Delhi is planned in the region of two central boulevards referred as the Rajpath and the Janpath. However, New Delhi overlays the site of seven ancient cities and hence includes many historic monuments like the Jantar Mantar and the Lodhi Gardens. Most of the New Delhi was planned by Edwin Lutyens, a leading 20th century British architect and it has been give the name as “Lutyens' Delhi". New Delhi is administered by its own municipal management, referred as the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).

By means of New Delhi map, you can navigate through this historic and important city with ease. New Delhi map is structured in a manner, that a wide range of audience inclusive of students, researchers, and even tourist can benefit from it.