Download or read book The New Guide to Delhi written by Alfred Frederick Pollock Harcourt and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The New Guide to Delhi written by A. Harcourt and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-15 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1873.
Download or read book The New Guide to Delhi written by Alfred Pollock Harcourt and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The New Guide to Delhi Classic Reprint written by A. Harcourt and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-13 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The New Guide to Delhi It may he remarked that what I have entered in the historical portion sometimes appears again in the description of buildings elsewhere, but I have adopted this plan purposely, for there are those who may never care to look at the history, and yet would like to know the facts regarding the tomb or build ing of which they are reading, so that if I have erred, it is for the convenience of the reader. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Top 10 Delhi written by DK Travel and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2014-10 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Delhi in PDF format will lead you straight to the very best Delhi has to offer. Whether you're looking for things not to miss at the Top 10 sights, or want to find the top place to eat, this guide is the perfect companion, taking the best of the printed guidebook and adding new ebook-only features. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 museums and galleries to the Top 10 festivals and events; there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area, each with its own photo gallery and with clear maps pinpointing the top sights; you can also view each location in Google Maps if reading on an internet-enabled device. You'll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs to explore every corner of the city with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Delhi. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Delhi - showing you what others only tell you. Now available in ePub format.
Download or read book The New Guide to Delhi written by Alfred Frederick Pollock Harcourt and published by Theclassics.Us. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1866 edition. Excerpt: ... conqueror ascended the vacant throne under the name of Toogluck Shah, in A. D. 1321. house of toogluck. Toogluck Shah reigned from A. D. 1821 to A. D. 1325, and governed his people well and wisely. He built the city called after his name Toogluckabad, which, some six miles from Delhi, is now a mere ruin. He was killed by the fall of a pavilion while visiting one of his sons, Junah, or as otherwise termed Fuqueer-oodeen, who succeeded him under the name of Mahomed Toogluck (A. D. 1325 to A. D. 1351): this man is characterized as being one of the most extraordinary Princes that ever reigned. He was clever, brave, eloquent, and accomplished: but these brilliant qualities were accompanied by a perversion of intellect, which nullified all his talents. He attempted the conquest of China and of Persia, endeavored to get up a paper currency, compelled the people of Delhi to emigrate in a body to Deowgiri (or Dowlutabad), and famine and disease breaking out, the people had again to return to the capital, and some of his subjects revolting, he hunted them down like wild beasts. The provinces lost in this reign were not recovered till the time of Aurungzib. The traveller, Ibn Bututa, a native of Tangiers, visited the kingdom during Mahomed Toogluck's life-time. Firoz Toogluck, commonly called Firoz Shah, succeeded. This reign is distinguished for the extent and utility of its public works. Mosques, colleges, caravanserais, reservoirs, hospitals, bridges, and baths were constructed in great numbers, and a canal was dug from where the Jumna leaves the mountains by Kurnal to Hansi and Hissar. The great city of Firozabad was built in this reign--hardly a trace of it now remains; but the present city of Delhi has been built over a part of the site of...
Download or read book Delhi Agra Jaipur written by Anuradha Chaturvedi and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides background information on Delhi, Agra and Jaipur; describes the major sights, and suggests hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and outdoor activities.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Delhi Agra and Jaipur written by DK Eyewitness and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur is your in-depth guide to the very best of this region of India. Explore the must-see sights, from Humayun's Tomb to the world-famous Taj Mahal. Learn about the great pantheon of Hindu gods. Experience the local wildlife, temples, bazaars, museums and attractions. Whether in the bustling center of Delhi or the dusty, provincial town of Alwar, you will find something to fascinate you in this region, which encompasses both old and new. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur: • Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. • Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. • Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. • Free, color pull-out map (print edition) of Delhi marked with sights, a selected sight and street index, public transit map, practical information on getting around, and a distance chart for measuring walking distances . • Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. • Area maps marked with sights . • Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. • Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur truly shows you this region as no one else can.
Download or read book Flavours Of Delhi written by Charmaine O'Brien and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2003-02-03 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just as each ruler left his architectural mark on Delhi, so each bequeathed to it a culinary legacy. flavors of Delhi: A Food Lover’s Guide tells the story of Delhi through its food. It explores the city’s culinary history beginning with Indraprastha, taking us through the Sultanate period, Mughal rule and the British raj, and bringing us right up to the present. Professional chef and food writer Charmaine O’Brien’s love for Delhi and its culinary delights is evident. She tells us not only what to eat, but also where to eat it. From paranthas in the galis of Chandni Chowk to kakori kababs at the fancy Dum Pukht, from chaat at a roadside stall to appams at Keraleeyam, from fresh fruit and vegetables at INA Market to fish at Chittaranjan Park, O’Brien takes us on a guided tour through the capital, encouraging us to sample and savour as we see. History comes alive as the recipes in this book allow us to recreate the varied flavors of the city in our kitchens. The result of extensive travel and research, and lavishly illustrated with photographs taken by Kirsten Grant, Flavors of Delhi is a fascinating read that whets the reader’s interest and appetite.
Download or read book Trees of Delhi written by Pradip Krishen and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2006 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book introduces you to every tree you are likely to see in the city or in semi-wilderness areas like the Ridge. You do not have to be a botanist to enjoy this book: everything is explained in simple language. This field guide will help you recognize many of the trees you will see around you. Extensive colour pictures and clear illustrations on how to use the annotated Leaf Keys make identification of individual trees easy.
Download or read book Love Delhi written by Fiona Caulfield and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide written by Gavin Thomas and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2010-08-02 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains top ten lists for visitors to Delhi, India, of attractions, accommodations, dining, shopping, entertainment, and more; and features contact information, along with tips on trip planning, transportation, and related topics. Includes a pull-out map and guide.
Download or read book Architectural Guide Delhi written by Anupam Bansal and published by Dom Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prolific architectural legacy of Delhi is remarkable not only for its antiquity but also its diversity. While the period of antiquity encompass various types of Hindu, Islamic and Colonial architecture, it is modern architecture that laid the foundation of post-independent development of the city. Today, the city has been engulfed by an explosion of the built environment. One has to search for the forgotten or obscure jewels of architecture. Architectural Guide Delhi introduces over 200 of these known or obscure examples of Delhi's architecture particularly those built after india's independence in 1947. All projects presented with over 450 photographs, texts and drawings have been contributed by various architectural practitioners in Delhi. Information about each entry is enhanced by geo-data in the form of QR codes.
Download or read book The New Guide to Delhi written by Alfred Frederick P Harcourt and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Delhi written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-12-26 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the best of everything India's vibrant capital city has to offer, from the impressive Red Fort to the splendid Taj Mahal in nearby Agra. Six easy-to-follow itineraries explore the city's most interesting areas—from colorful bazaars to peaceful parks and gardens—while reviews of the best restaurants, shops, and hotels in Delhi will help you plan your perfect trip. True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Delhi covers all the major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. • Itineraries help you plan your trip. • Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more. • Comprehensive laminated pull-out map includes color-coded design, public transportation maps, and street indexes. • Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time. • Additional maps marked with sights from the guidebook are shown on inside cover flaps, with selected street index and metro map. The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Delhi. Series Overview: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Top 10 are handy travel guides that take the work out of planning a trip. Packed with amazing ideas, informative maps, insider tips, and useful advice, DK's Top 10 guides lead you to the very best your destination has to offer. The pocket size make these the perfect guide to take on vacation. Discover the history, art, architecture, and culture of your destination through Top 10 lists, from the best museums, bars, and sights to the places to avoid.
Download or read book Delhi City Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book NEW GUIDE TO DELHI written by A. HARCOURT and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
