If you choose to really experience Delhi on your trip, you're in for a whole lot of history, culture, stories, architectural marvels and order in chaos you can't ignore. Delhi the capital of India and a city that has served as the capital for many kingdoms and empires. Since the 6th century BCE, there has been no time when the city was not inhabited. Also known as Dilli, the city is home some of the greatest architectural marvels of the Mughal Empire and a strong presence of British history can be seen in many parts of modern New Delhi.