Rename Delhi as Indraprastha? BJP MP’s proposal sparks clash with historians over city’s true identity
A BJP MP's call to rename Delhi 'Indraprastha' has sparked debate, aiming to reconnect the capital with ancient roots. Historians caution this risks erasing Delhi's multi-layered history, from Mughal to British eras. Experts argue the city's strength lies in its plural identity, a blend of myth and modernity that a single name cannot capture.
A BJP MP's call to rename Delhi 'Indraprastha' has sparked debate, aiming to reconnect the capital with ancient roots. Historians caution this risks erasing Delhi's multi-layered history, from Mughal to British eras. Experts argue the city's strength lies in its plural identity, a blend of myth and modernity that a single name cannot capture.
