Synopsis Situated on the west bank of the meandering Yamuna river, Delhi, the capital of India, has a fascinating past. It ranks as one of the most ancient and historic city which has been the capital of mighty empires and kingdoms. Though each conqueror having destroyed the city of his predecessor built a new one on its ruins, and Delhi successively changed its location, its character, and even its name, yet it preserved its continuous existence. About Delhi, it may truly be said, every stone in it has a history. No wonders, Delhi has attracted travelers and tourists from all parts of the world since early times.