Delhi, city in northern India, capital of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It is situated on the Yamuna River (a tributary of the Ganges River), also called the Jumna River, and is bordered on the south by New Delhi, the national capital. Delhi is surrounded by a high stone wall, erected in 1638, and is approached through seven arched gateways, including the Delhi Gate in the south, the Ajmer Gate in the east, and the Kashmir Gate in the north. Within the walls is a maze of congested narrow streets, alleys, busy bazaars, and some of the nation's most spectacular Indo-Muslim architectural features. Along the Chandni Chowk (Silver Street), once considered the most lavish street in the world, is a major commercial area of the city.
Delhi is a major transportation, commercial, and industrial center. Manufactures include electronic and electrical equipment, textiles, jewelry, chemicals, precision instruments, and motor-vehicle parts. The University of Delhi (1922) is in the city.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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