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Delhi Shopping Markets - Basking in Indian History and doing some shopping

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Delhi has been the capital city of India from the times of the Mahabarata when it was referred to as Indraprastha. The successive rulers from the Slave dynasty, the Mughal dynasty and the British empire all chose Delhi to be their capital city.  The history of Delhi is incredible and captivating. The Red Fort and the Jama Masjid built by the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan in old Delhi, the Lodhi gardens with tombs of rulers from the  Lodhi dynasty, the Humayun’s tomb, the Tughlakabad Fort, the Hauz Khas lake  and not to forget the Qutub Minar ,are all  heritage sites  in Delhi. Delhi has evolved through the ages and so have the shopping markets  in Delhi. One of the oldest shopping markets in Delhi is the Chandni Chowk Shopping Market in old Delhi. This was fashioned by emperor ShahJahan’s daughter in the 17thCentury. Can you imagine shopping in a 17thCentuaries Market. There is the iconic Shish Ganj gurudwara, which is a place of worship...

Why Karol Bagh market is a budget-friendly, all-in-one shopping market in Delhi

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If you are a first-time visitor to the Karol Bagh shopping market , we do not blame you for being overwhelmed and confused. The Ajmal Khan Road, where Karol Bagh market is located, is intimidating at first. Hundreds of shops, cluttered roads filled with people and cars, gaffar market to Tip-Top market – where do we begin? Well, first off , Karol Bagh is the best place for home- products. It has a lot of practical, utilitarian items that every house hold needs - such as bags, shoes, bed covers, bed spreads, household essentials, school bags, nighties, footwear, water bottles and such stuff. The prices are amazing! There is no where cheaper than Karol Bagh market for any of these items. These are available at Ajmal Khan Road. Tip Top Market stocks imported cutlery and a lot of dining essentials and home décor stuff.    Secondly, you can shop in the Karol Bagh main market street for all thing women. A paved, cleaner part of the market, here...