A History of Chandni Chowk 
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A History of Chandni Chowk

A tribute to the grand Mughal capital of Shahjahanabad

Author : Sumeet Keswani

Chandni Chowk has been a place of intrigue and inspiration for artists from every fieldwriters, filmmakers, painters, photographersfor its fascinating history, evolving fabric and spirit of survival. Today, what is a go-to market for Dilliwalas and visitors alike, for mouth-watering street food, wedding apparel and inexpensive gadgets and contraptions, was once a great city in its own right. Shahjahanabadthe name still echoes with a wistful grandeur in the narrow alleywayswas built by Shah Jahan and served as an important cultural hub in its prime. This book is a tribute to that grand city and its evolution into the crowd-puller it has become. Swapna Liddle, whose love for history and Delhi was evident in her first book, Delhi 14 Historic Walks, has drawn upon various sourcespoetry, memoirs, newspaper reports and Mughal court documentsto narrate the poetic journey of a grand destination.

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