2006-06-13 21:38:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The name Delhi is of uncertain etymology. One suggestion is that the name Delhi is derived from the Mauryan king, Maharaja Dhillu. However, some historians believe that the word Dilli, another name for Delhi, orignated from the Persian word Dahleez meaning frontier or threshold. Another school suggests that the city's original name is Dhillika. The Persianized surname Dahelvi is also related to residents of Delhi.
2006-06-13 23:23:24 · answer #1 · answered by patni_ankit 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hastinapur
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delhi#History
2006-06-14 04:43:04 · answer #2 · answered by Amy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The name Delhi is of uncertain etymology. One suggestion is that the name Delhi is derived from the Mauryan king, Maharaja Dhillu. However, some historians believe that the word Dilli, another name for Delhi, orignated from the Persian word Dahleez (Urdu: دÛÙÛز) meaning frontier or threshold. Another school suggests that the city's original name is Dhillika. The Persianized surname Dahelvi is also related to residents of Delhi.
2006-06-14 04:43:02 · answer #3 · answered by godsladydi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
old delhi.....
2006-06-14 04:42:17 · answer #4 · answered by chinu_9811981397 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
indraprastha
2006-06-15 14:18:31 · answer #5 · answered by no_clue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋