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New Delhi is the capital of India and also the third largest city. The city actually consists of two parts. Delhi or Old Delhi was the capital of Moslem India between the 12th and 19th century. In Old Delhi you will find many mosques, monuments and torts relating in India's Moslem history. The other Delhi is New Delhi, the imperial city created as A CAPITAL of India by the British. It is a spacious open city and contains many embassies and government buildings. New Delhi has a third important factor apart from its historic interest and role as the government center - it is also a major travel gateway. New Delhi is one of India's busiest entrance points for overseas air-lines, is on the overland route across Asia and is also the hub of the north Indian travel network. |
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