Chandni Chowk remains a major commercial center in Delhi, but the bazaar has all but lost its past grandeur. Representational Image/AI-generated.

Chandni Chowk, a bustling marketplace in the heart of Old Delhi is among the most important historic spots in the national capital visited by millions of tourists and locals each year. But did you know that the iconic market is nearly 375 years old and was built by a famous Mughal emperor for his daughter?

Who built Chandni Chowk?

According to historical accounts, Chandni Chowk was established by Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor, in 1650 AD when he moved the Mughal empire’s capital from Agra to what is today’s Old Delhi city. Shah Jahan named his new capital Shahjahanabad and developed Chandni Chowk as the central marketplace in the capit

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