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History

Lutyens' Delhi is a vast precinct in New Delhi, India, named after the British architect Edwin Lutyens (1869–1944), who was responsible for much of its architectural design and construction.

Overview

Lutyens' Delhi is a vast precinct in New Delhi, India, named after the British architect Edwin Lutyens (1869–1944), who was responsible for much of its architectural design and construction. The establishment and development of this imposing precinct occurred during the reign of the British Raj, when India was a colonial possession of the British Empire. Work lasted between the late-1910s and 1930s.

Historical Timeline

1911

Before the new imperial capital was established in 1911, the Old Delhi Railway Station served the Agra-Delhi railways, cutting through what is today called Lutyens' Delhi.

1926

The line was eventually shifted to make way for the new capital and the New Delhi Railway Station was built near Ajmeri Gate in 1926.

Historical Sites

Minto Bridge

Palika Bazaar

National Charkha Museum

Urdu Bazaar

2010 Jama Masjid attack

Notable Figures

Minto Bridge

Palika Bazaar

National Charkha Museum

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