Delhi
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a union territory in N India. 574 sq. mi. (1,487 sq. km).
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Also called Old Delhi. a city in and the capital of this territory: former capital of the old Mogul Empire; administrative headquarters of British India 1912–29.
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the capital of India, in the N central part, on the Jumna river: consists of Old Delhi (a walled city reconstructed in 1639 on the site of former cities of Delhi, which date from the 15th century bc ) and New Delhi to the south, chosen as the capital in 1912, replacing Kolkata (then called Calcutta); university (1922). Pop: 9 817 439 (2001)
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an administrative division (National Capital Territory) of N India, formerly a Union Territory. Capital: Delhi. Area: 1483 sq km (572 sq miles). Pop: 13 782 976 (2001)
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His daughter and her son moved from Delhi to Mumbai to live with him and care for him.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Arju Singh, a 21-year-old master’s student in English in New Delhi, has been preparing for India’s civil-service exam while continuing her studies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Until recently, Ashish Savita spent his days assembling earbuds and smartwatches at a factory on the outskirts of New Delhi and his nights studying for a college degree.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Indian police tightened security in New Delhi on Saturday ahead of a protest by the satirical "Cockroach People's Party", over alleged irregularities in major examinations.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Blue Bill and Oksi stayed around the good hunting grounds of Delhi with Frightful.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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