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Chandni Chowk

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Chandni Chowk
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“Chandni Chowk is a street market square located in Old Delhi, India. One of the oldest and busiest markets in Delhi, the Mughal-era Red Fort straddles the eastern fringes of Chandni Chowk. It was built in 1650 by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, and designed by his daughter, Jahanara. The street…”
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  • Qutb MinarSightbuilding in south Delhi
  • Jama MasjidPlace of worshipmosque in Old Delhi
  • Red FortSightbuilding in Old Delhi
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  • Khan MarketMarketIt was established in 1951 by the newly constituted Republic of India's Rehabilitation Ministry to give economic…
  • Chandni ChowkNeighborhoodOne of the oldest and busiest markets in Delhi, the Mughal-era Red Fort straddles the eastern fringes of Chandni Chowk.
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