Delhi, the political and cultural capital of several empires including the Mughals on Monday added yet another chapter to its glorious history as it marked 100 years of its re-emergence as modern India's capital.
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Moreover, Delhi was proclaimed as the capital of British Raj on December 12, 1911, shifting from Kolkata, by then Emperor of India George V thereby returning to the historic city its lost glory. As the city celebrated 100 years of its re-emergence as modern India's capital, Delhi government and other cultural agencies like the Indian Council for Cultural Relations have lined up for a later date, a series of celebrations to mark the occasion.
In addition, special souvenirs are slated to be released in the days to come, and specially planned exhibitions showcase the rich and diverse heritage and culture of the city. A photo exhibition on the city of monuments is also among a series of events that the government agencies have lined up to mark the centenary year. 'Dastann-e-Dilli' -- an exhibition on the city, will be inaugurated by Dikshit and Lt Governor Tejendra Khanna on Wednesday.
Also, the exhibition will chronicle the culture of Delhi -- right from its ancient days to the modern period -- where both the heritage sites and modern-day buildings co-exist. The year-long celebrations will actually kick off in January when the Ministry of Culture has lined up a number of events that will showcase the rich cultural heritage of the city. Not to be left behind, Delhiites have already began celebrating the centenary year of their beloved city, thronging in large numbers to a food festival at Baba Kharag Singh Marg.
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