It 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 …
As winter bids adieu, a walk through the old city of Shahjahanabad allows us the last chance to soak in the sunshine, before it gets too hot for such sojourns. This time around, I am viewing the area, spanning the Red Fort to Khari Baoli, through the lens of different personal memories—my own and those of Vineet Bhatia,—the first chef …
