The area contains several gateways, hunting lodges and stepwells of the Sultanate period. It is also a favourite hunting place for shoppers. Central Delhi is centred round the Chandni Chowk a paradise for street food lovers. The Shahjahanabad was constructed by the fourth Mughal ruler Shahjahan and consisted of a wall city centred on the Red Fort (an UNESCO Heritage Site) and Jama Masjid. Ferozabad was constructed in 1354 by Feroz Shah Tughluq. It contains two of Delhi's ancient citadels, Firozabad (Feroz Shah Kotla) and Shahjahanabad. Understand Lahore Gate of the Red Fort Jama Masjid, Delhi Feroz Shah Kotla panorama, Ashokan Pillar (Left) and Jmai Masjid (right)Ĭentral Delhi contains an interesting mix of architecture from the Sultanate, Mughal and the colonial period.
It also has several markets and is known for its variety of street food.
The most important attractions here are the Red Fort an UNESCO World Heritage and the Jama Masjid, the principle mosque of Delhi. The northern parts of the district were developed mainly during the days of British rule, and are known for their Raj era buildings and institutions. The district contains (in its southern part) the historic core of Delhi, also known as Old Delhi (पुरानी दिल्ली Purānī Dillī).
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