- Lutyens' Delhi
Lutyens' Delhi is an area in
Delhi , specificallyNew Delhi ,India , named after the leading British architectEdwin Lutyens (1869–1944), who was responsible for much of the architectural design and building here when India was part of theBritish Empire .Lutyens laid out the central administrative area of the city. At the heart of the city was the impressive
Rashtrapati Bhawan , formerly known as Viceroy's House, located on the top ofRaisina Hill . TheRajpath , also known as King's Way, connectsIndia Gate to Rashtrapati Bhawan.The Secretariats , which house various ministries of theGovernment of India , are beside the Rashtrapati Bhawan and were designed byHerbert Baker . Also designed by Baker was the Parliament House, and is located on theSansad Marg , running parallel with the Rajpath. Other architects designed other buildings such as the Anglican and Catholic cathedrals.References
* [http://www.lutyenstrust.org.uk/newdelhinews.htm Edwin Lutyens, New Delhi] , The Lutyens Trust.
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