9 Untold Stories behind Origination of Name Delhi

The Indian capital, Delhi, has witnessed a long succession of various empires. The city has a powerful background in terms of history & wealth. The most powerful rulers of Indian history ruled the city for a very long time. The city possesses some of the popular and oldest historical monuments which serve as the pride of India. But, have you ever wondered how the name of Delhi originates? What were the reasons behind this? Well, here, one of the Delhi sightseeing by bus trip providers brings you the 9 stories which will explain the origination behind name Delhi.

 

Indraprastha by Pandavas

 

As per the epic Mahabharata, king Dhritarashtra had decided to give a desolate island to Pandavas. After getting this from the king, the Pandavas have planned to create a wonderful castle with the city. After the completion of both, they named it Indraprastha. It is also said that Purana Qila which is located in Delhi was used to be the palace for them.

 

Lalkot by Prithviraj Chauhan

 

In order to protect the city against the attacks of Muhamad of Ghor, one of the Muslim invaders, Prithviraj Chauhan had decided to extend Lalkot which was originally built by the ruler of Tomara, Anangpal during 1052 AD. After this, the city came to be called as Qile Rai Pithora and of its area at the present named as Mehrauli.

 

Tughluqabad by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq

 

During 1320 AD, one of the rulers of Tughluq dynasty named as Ghiyasuddin Tughluq had given a name to Delhi, ‘Tughlaqabad”. He also built a fort popular as Tughlaqabad Fort. After this in 1325 AD, Muhammad bin Tughlaq, son of Ghiyasuddin Tughluq, has built Aliabad fort.

 

Jahanpanah

 

This name of Delhi, Jahanpanah, was given actually to a portion which was laid between Siri & Qil Rai Pithora during 1325. It also means refugee of the world. The Jahanpanah Fort was built by Muhammad bin Tughluq.

 

Ferozabad by Firoz Shah Tughlaq

 

Built in 1345 AD, Ferozabad was built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. At present, it is famous as Feroz Shah Kotla, one of the cricket stadiums in India which was used to be a palace. It also surrounded by the numbers of mosques.

 

Dinpanah by Humayun

 

It was built by the renowned Muslim ruler Mirza Nasir ud-din Baig Muhammad Khan Humayun. Dinpanah was also one of the known forts in India by Mughals.

 

Shergarh by Sher Shah Suri

 

The founder of Sur Empire, Sher Shah Suri has built a site near to Indraprastha which was known as Shergarh. In 1540 AD, after taking control from the Mughal Empire, it was built.

 

Shahjanabad by Shah Jahan

 

The popular Mughal Emperor Mirza Shahabuddin Baig Muhammad Khan Shah Jahan which is also known as Shah Jahan has built Shahjanabad which also had Lal-Qila also popular as Red Fort.

 

Lutyen’s Delhi or the New Delhi

 

During 1857 & 1947, British ruled India and changed its name to Delhi. It was made by Edwin Lutyens one of the British architects. He kept one one-third of the area for greener surrounding.

 

Final Words

 

Delhi is not just a capital but also offers several numbers of forts and monuments to experience. The author, India Incredible, is one of the one day tour providers based in Delhi. Keep visiting this space for more informative blogs.