A Gazetteer of Delhi (1883-1884)

Delhi, the heart of Hindustan, has been a focal point of attraction for all foreign invaders. The history of Delhi District prior to British rule which has been at various epochs from the time of its foundation, the seat of ruling dynasties of Rajputs, Pathans, Mughals and Marathas. The culture, tradition as well as the history of Delhi has been changing constantly since its origin, sup­posedly in a.d. 736, till the present day. This Gazetteer is a well-preserved historical record of the society, economy, geography, culture, and anthropological changes till the end of nineteenth century. It gives a fascinating glimpse into the mosaic of life as lived in Delhi in the final decade of the nineteenth century. This Gazetteer is divided into five chapters with various sub-headings. The main contents include General Description, History, People, Reli­gious and Social Life, Tribes and Castes and Leading Families, Village Communities and Tenures, Agricul­ture and Livestock, Administration and Finance, Towns, Municipalities and Cantonments, with exhaustive statistical tables. This, the first Gazetteer of Delhi, which has remained scarce for a long time, is now being published for interested scholars.