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Watch in pics: Old Delhi then and now

New Delhi: India's capital has evolved over the years, but Old Delhi remains the heartbeat of the populace. The original heritage of the capital lies in Old Delhi, though it is a bit overcrowded during

India TV News Desk Published : Mar 21, 2014 21:18 IST, Updated : Mar 22, 2014 6:31 IST

3. Chawri Bazar

 

A picture of Chawri Bazaar market in 1870

It's a wholesale market of brass, copper and paper products. The market was once a hub of courtesans in the 19th century. Once, the British invaded, the ‘tawaaif' culture faded out.

The street is named after a Marathi word chawri, which means meeting place.

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