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Fun fact 1 about Delhi

Tomb of Humayun, Delhi
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The name Delhi may derive from the Prakrit word 'dhili', meaning 'loose', referring to the weak foundation of the iron pillar.

Delhi
India
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Delhi

India

Country
India
Population
32.9M
Coordinates
28.61, 77.21
1st most populous city in the world

Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a megacity and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India.

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