Delhi, in thy name

Chandni Chowk - The name comes from the moonlit square that once existed there (chandni means "moonlight" and chowk means "square").

Connaught Place - This circular market in central Delhi was named after the Duke of Connaught, a member of the British royal family who visited India in the early 20th century.

Mehrauli - This neighbourhood in South Delhi is named after the Mughal-era ruler Qutb-ud-din Muhammad Shah, whose family name was Mehrauli.

Hauz Khas - This area in South Delhi gets its name from a medieval reservoir (hauz means "reservoir" and khas means "royal").

Karol Bagh - This neighbourhood in central Delhi was named after a British administrator named Sir Swinton Jacob, who had a daughter named Karol.

Saket - This neighbourhood in South Delhi is named after an ancient village called Sakeet, which once stood there.

Paharganj - This neighbourhood in Central Delhi gets its name from the Hindi words pahar (mountain) and ganj (market), as it was once a market town at the foot of a hill.

Nizamuddin - This neighbourhood in South Delhi is named after the famous Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya, whose tomb is located there.

Dwarka - This neighbourhood in South-West Delhi is named after the mythical city of Dwarka, which is said to have been the capital of Lord Krishna's kingdom.

Lajpat Nagar - This neighbourhood in South Delhi is named after the freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai.

Rajouri Garden - This neighbourhood in West Delhi is named after a famous Indian freedom fighter, Raja Surajmal.

Mayur Vihar - This neighbourhood in East Delhi is named after the Hindi words mayur (peacock) and vihar (abode), as it is home to a large number of peacocks.

Vasant Kunj - This neighbourhood in South Delhi gets its name from the Hindi words vasant (spring) and kunj (garden), as it was once a garden in the spring season.

Kalkaji - This neighbourhood in South Delhi is named after the Hindu goddess Kali, whose temple is located there.

Shalimar Bagh - This neighbourhood in North Delhi is named after the famous Shalimar Gardens in Lahore, Pakistan.

Sarojini Nagar - This neighbourhood in South-West Delhi is named after the famous Indian freedom fighter Sarojini Naidu.

Greater Kailash - This neighbourhood in South Delhi is named after the famous hill station of Kailash in the Himalayas.

Defence Colony - This neighbourhood in South Delhi was originally built to house army personnel, hence the name.

Green Park - This neighbourhood in South Delhi is named after the large park located there.

Gulmohar Park - This neighbourhood in South Delhi is named after the beautiful Gulmohar trees that grow there.