INDIAN HISTORY

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The city of Dhillika (Delhi) was founded by the:
A
Pawars
B
Tomars
C
Chauhans
D
Pariharas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the Haryana region the Tomara Rajputs (Tomara dynasty), originally feudatories of the Gurjara-Pratiharas, founded the city of Dhillika (modern Delhi) in 736.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anangpal II, popularly known as Anangpal Tomar, belonged to the Tomar dynasty. He was the founder of Dhillika Puri, which eventually became Delhi. Evidence about the early history of Delhi is inscribed on the iron pillar of Masjid Quwaatul Islam, adjacent to Qutub Minar.

Detailed explanation-3: -A 14th century inscription states that they built Dhillika (modern day Delhi) a city in the Haryana region. Around that city is a fortified wall called Lal Kot built by Anangpal Tomar.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Tomar. Dhilika is the ancient name for the city of Delhi. Delhi has a long history and is known to be the city called Indraprastha during epic times. Delhi was founded by Tomar King named Anangpal.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 1911 the British determined to shift the capital of India from Calcutta (Kolkata) to Delhi, and a three-member committee was formed to plan the construction of the new administrative centre. The key architect on the committee was Sir Edwin Lutyens; it was he who gave shape to the city.

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