Delhi
The walled city of Old Delhi, the 6th Delhi city, is erected by Shah Jahan
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1639 in India
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Historical records for India in 1639
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Foundation of Shahjahanabad
Shah Jahan begins building Shahjahanabad as a new imperial capital at Delhi, including the Red Fort complex.
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