How Delhi, once ruled by Tomars, became the capital for Khiljis, Mughals and British
India TodayIt is commonly believed that Delhi was destroyed and rebuilt seven times over a span of 1,000 years. The journey began with Lal Kot, established around 1140 CE, and continued through the foundation of New Delhi, which remains the capital of India today. Historical records mention Anangpal as a Tomar king ruling the region, with his capital near present-day Qutub Minar and Mehrauli in South Delhi. HOW THE SULTANATE TURNED DELHI INTO A POWER CENTRE Delhi's rise as a political hub began in the 13th century when it became the capital of the Delhi Sultanate. Later, as the Mughal Empire declined, the British chose Calcutta as their capital but maintained Delhi's symbolic value by holding grand durbars in 1877, 1903 and 1911 to showcase imperial authority.
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