Delhi was also called Hastinapur and Indraprastha. King Yudishthir ruled over Hastinapur for 36 years.Among the other more famous rulers of Delhi wer Parikshikt, Nimi, Dandapani, Janamejay & Prithvi Raj Chauhan. Famous and infamous Mugal rulers, from Baber to Aurangazeb, also had their days of glory in Delhi.

Many books, big & small have been written on Delhi. After partition when I came to Delhi, My childhood in tow, the first Prime Minister Pt. JawaharLal Nehru held away. My Childhood eyes have seen and my childhood heart has preserved the innumerabel incidents of freedom struggle.

I was with Delhi during its cultural, social and economic changes, I have felt its pleasures, pains and tragedics. I have written only about the pleasant memories, as literature is a source of delight. Let happiness spread to all corners of such a Dehi. With this yearning, I offer this book to the Delhilites and salute them.

- Raj. k. Buddhiraja