4678 - The historic city of Delhi
Author: Amar Chitra Katha
Description Delving into over a thousand years (sahasrāvarṣa) of recorded history, this comic traces Delhi’s cyclical rise, fall, and rebirth under successive dynasties—the Chauhāns, Slave kings, Khiljīs, Tughluqs, Mughals, and the British. It charts the city’s strategic significance on the banks of the Yamunā, its shifting capitals, and its emergence as a symbol of composite cultural identity (sāṃskṛtik ekatvam). Each ruler and conqueror imparted their own mark on Delhi’s enduring spirit (bhāva). Keywords Delhi, dynasties (vamsāḥ), rebuilding (punar-nirmāṇa), composite culture (sāṃskṛtik ekatvam), capital (rājdhamika), monuments (smārakāḥ), continuity (samvega), power (śakti). Ideal For Readers fascinated by Indian history, urban evolution, architecture, and the layered heritage of Delhi, presented through vivid visual storytelling. Age Recommended for ages 10 to 16 years, though appealing to older history and culture enthusiasts as well. Theme Cycles of rise and fall (ārohaṇa and patana) of a great city; layers of rule across centuries (vibhinnā yuga-rājādhirājāḥ); cultural synthesis (sāṃskṛtika saṃsaṅga) reflected in Delhi’s architecture and identity; the resilience and continuity (dhārayāmaṇa-sāṃskṛtik saṃsargaḥ) of a city. Tone Informative, majestic, reflective, and richly descriptive. It balances historical narrative with visual grandeur and architectural admiration. Book Type Comic book / graphic historical adaptation; part of the Amar Chitra Katha “Glorious Heritage of India” series, issue number 507. Length Approximately 30–32 pages.