What today is called the Old Delhi or Purani Dilli, was once the imperial capital of the Mughal empire. It was called Shahjahanabad. And at its heart was the famous Qila –e – Mubarak or as we know it today the red fort; which served as the main residence for the Mughal emperors starting from Shah Jahaan. This walled city saw both grandeur and tragedy and even today one does get to see the remnants of it. In this episode of The Indian Podcast, listen to historian, Dr. Swapna Liddle, who has also the authored the book ‘Chandni Chowk: The Mughal City of Old Delhi’ talking about this magnificent city which was build in the 17th century and how it transformed with the passage of time.