Whenever it comes to Delhi's markets, the first name that comes to people's mind is Chandni Chowk. It is one of the oldest markets in the capital. This market is a popular place for shopping for weddings and other ceremonies. Today in this article we will know when and how this market started and why it was named Chandni Chowk.

Delhi of Dilwalon is special in itself. There are many places to visit and see here. Not only this, there are many markets here, where people come from far and wide to shop. Whenever there is talk of Delhi's markets, the name of Chandni Chowk (Chandni Chowk history) is taken first. This is one of the famous markets of the capital, which is considered a perfect place especially for shopping for weddings and many other occasions.

Even today people come here from far and wide to shop, but have you ever wondered why this market is named Chandni Chowk. Also, do you know when and how this oldest market of Delhi started (origin of Chandni Chowk name). If not, then it doesn't matter. Today in this article we will tell you about the history of this market in detail-

We all know that shopping is the most favourite pastime of women and this has been going on for centuries, not just today. Even in the olden times, women were fond of shopping and hence you will not be surprised to know that Chandni Chowk is also the result of the hobby of one such woman. Actually, this market was built during the reign of Mughal ruler Shah Jahan.

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It is said that when Mughal emperor Shah Jahan transferred his capital from Agra to Delhi, he established a new city Shahjahanabad and also built the Red Fort for himself here. Presently, it is also known as Old Delhi . The market in front of the Red Fort is also called Chandni Chowk.

It was built in the 1650s. Shah Jahan's daughter Jahanara was fond of shopping; due to this hobby, she used to go to different markets and buy things. When Shah Jahan came to know about this, he thought of building a big market for his daughter. Then what, to fulfill her hobby of shopping, Jahanara herself designed this market and then this oldest market of Delhi started.

This was the story of the construction of this market, but now the question arises that why was it named Chandni Chowk? We will also tell you the answer to this. Actually, when this market was built, its shape was semi-circular i.e. like half moon. Not only this, there were also canals and ponds in this market, on which when the moonlight fell, the whole market would glow with moonlight and that is why it was named Chandni Chowk.

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