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The centre of the market is still referred to as Ghantaghar. Chandni Chowk was once the grandest Indian market. [7] Chandni Chowk was a significant route for Mughal imperial processions, hosting the grand displays of emperors and their entourages, highlighting its importance in the empire's cultural and architectural heritage.
The Urdu Bazaar (literally, 'camp market') is a major market in the walled city of Delhi, India that connected the canal in the middle of Chandni Chowk to Jama Masjid. The original market was destroyed in the aftermath of Indian Rebellion of 1857, but its name survives as a location near the Jama Masjid.
Though the market operates mainly on a wholesale basis, it also caters to the needs of a few retail shoppers. The market is closed on Sunday. [9] In 2023, Indiatimes ranked Sadar Bazar among the world's most iconic markets. [10] Gandhi Nagar, Delhi; Okhla Mandi; Mehrauli; Chandni Chowk; Khari Baoli; Ghanta Ghar; Bhajanpura
Chandni Chowk is a neighbourhood of North Kolkata in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal.It is famous for its old and cheap market of computer software products and hardwares, [1] and had been listed as a notorious market in 2009 and 2010 by the USTR for selling counterfeit software, media and goods.
Nai Sarak Saree Shops in 2006 Nai Sarak overlooking the historic ghantaghar (now demolished), in 1910.. Nai Sarak meaning new street is the linking road, which connects the main Chandni Chowk Road to Chawri Bazar in New Delhi and has a very big wholesale and retail market of mainly school and college textbooks.
Chawri Bazaar is one of the oldest markets in Delhi, dating back to the 17th century and was before known as a hardware market, but is known nowadays for its wholesale paper products. Old Delhi is also known for its street food. Chandni Chowk and Chawri Bazaar areas have many street joints that sell spicy chaat (tangy and spicy snacks).
The term "Chandni Chowk" (translation: silvery or moonlit square) originally referred to this location which later came to designate the entire street. The Ghantaghar location has been regarded as the center of Delhi, and even now serves as a center for major civic events. [2] Today, it is an open and congested area.
Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi, Delhi, 110006 Coordinates 28°39′23.9648″N 77°14′12.0948″E / 28.656656889°N 77.236693000°E / 28.656656889; 77.236693000