The Origins of Delhi: How the City Got Its Name
The name "Delhi" has a rich and complex history. Its origins are debated, with various theories linking it to ancient ...
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The Story of India
The first ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, Qutb-ud-Din Aybak, commissioned the column as a symbol of triumph in 1199. After Aybak died, while playing polo after just four years of rule, his successor ...