Delhi: The Emperor's City : Rediscovering Chandni Chowk And Its Environs Book
Paperback
Delhi: The Emperor's City takes the reader through the Walled City: its intricate by-lanes, its colourful shops, its historical monuments, its magnificent mansions… The book is a rediscovery of chandni Chowk and its environs. Through the ages, Purani Dilli 'a city of legends and stories' has acquired a distinctive identify for its commercial and cultural activities. Its hallmark is a genteel lifestyle that has withstood the test of time and retained its unique Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb - the best of Islamic and Hindu etiquette. The peaceful coexistence of different faiths and cultures within its walls are a lesson in syncretic living worth remembering. Delhi: The Emperor's City celebrates the rich palimpsest that is the Walled City through is well-researched text and magnificent visuals, and is replete with a deep nostalgia for its old-world charm.
20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
- Author : NA
- Format : Paperback
- ISBN : 9788174368096
- Pages : NA
- Publisher : Roli Books Pvt Ltd
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Product Code: IDB-9839
Product Code:
IDB-9839
