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==History==
==History==
Chanakyapuri was the first major extension of [[New Delhi]] beyond [[Lutyens' Delhi]]. The [[Central Public Works Department]] (CPWD) developed a large area of land to create this diplomatic enclave in the 1950s. Subsequently, this land was allotted to embassies, chanceries, high commissions and ambassador residences. The enclave is built around a wide central vista, known as [[Shantipath|Shanti Path]] (Peace Road), with wide green areas. A large landscaped park spread over an area of 80 acres, known as [[Nehru Park, Delhi|Nehru Park]], was developed in 1969 for the families of the diplomatic personnel. In time, two markets, two colleges and schools run by diplomatic missions (including [[The British School, New Delhi|The British School]] and the [[American Embassy School, New Delhi|American Embassy School]]) were established in the neighbourhood.<ref>{{cite book |title=Urbanization, urban development, and metropolitan cities in India|author=Viswambhar Nath|chapter=Delhi Before 1947|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|year= 2007 |isbn=978-81-8069-412-7 |page=248 |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Obd1vEVEPdgC&q=Paharganj&pg=PA244 }}</ref>
Chanakyapuri was the first major extension of [[New Delhi]] beyond [[Lutyens' Delhi]]. The [[Central Public Works Department]] (CPWD) developed a large area of land to create this diplomatic enclave in the 1950s. The area was built on land acquired from the former village of the Gurjar community, along with smaller adjoining tracts.<ref>{{cite web |title=How areas like Lajpat Nagar and Defence Colony grew after Partition? – From Agrarian Fields to Elite Conclaves: The Transformation of Delhi |last=Jain |first=Anoushka |date=October 19, 2023 |website=Enroute Indian History |url=https://enrouteindianhistory.com/from-agrarian-fields-to-elite-conclaves-the-transformation-of-delhi/ |access-date=November 10, 2025}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite book |last=Singh |first=R. L. |author2=Sharma, S. P. |title=Urban Geography of India |publisher=National Geographical Society of India |year=1976 |page=145}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite journal |last=Ravindran |first=K. T. |title=Delhi: The Perennial City |journal=Seminar |issue=558 |year=2006 |pages=24–28}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |title=South Delhi: A Comprehensive Study of Urban Evolution, History, Heritage, and Contemporary Development – South Delhi History |url=https://southdelhi.com/South-Delhi-History#:~:text=Diplomatic%20Development%3A |website=SouthDelhi.com |access-date=8 November 2025}}</ref> Subsequently, this land was allotted to embassies, chanceries, high commissions and ambassador residences. The enclave is built around a wide central vista, known as [[Shantipath|Shanti Path]] (Peace Road), with wide green areas. A large landscaped park spread over an area of 80 acres, known as [[Nehru Park, Delhi|Nehru Park]], was developed in 1969 for the families of the diplomatic personnel. In time, two markets, two colleges and schools run by diplomatic missions (including [[The British School, New Delhi|The British School]] and the [[American Embassy School, New Delhi|American Embassy School]]) were established in the neighbourhood.<ref>{{cite book |title=Urbanization, urban development, and metropolitan cities in India|author=Viswambhar Nath|chapter=Delhi Before 1947|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|year= 2007 |isbn=978-81-8069-412-7 |page=248 |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Obd1vEVEPdgC&q=Paharganj&pg=PA244 }}</ref>      


The [[Akbar Bhawan|Akbar Hotel]] was constructed 1965-69 for the [[India Tourism Development Corporation]] by [[Shiv Nath Prasad]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://worldarchitecture.org/architecture-news/cmzgp/an_ode_to_shivnath_prasad_the_le_corbusier_of_india.html | title=An Ode to Shivnath Prasad: The le Corbusier of India }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/economy/story/19850930-mea-to-house-its-new-offices-in-itdc-prestigious-akbar-hotel-801986-2014-01-10 | title=MEA to house its new offices in ITDC's prestigious Akbar Hotel | date=10 January 2014 }}</ref> Around it Yashwant Place was constructed for shopping and eating. A movie theatre Chanakya Cinema was added in 1969, built in the [[Brutalist architecture]] style.<ref>{{cite journal | url=https://www.academia.edu/37186556 | title=From the Ruins of Chanakya: Exhibition History and Urban Memory | journal=BioScope: South Asian Screen Studies | year=2018 | volume=9 | issue=1 | page=73 | last1=Sahu | first1=Ipsita | doi=10.1177/0974927618767285 | s2cid=150220965 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/chankayas-lost-glory/article7449697.ece | title=Chankaya's lost glory | newspaper=The Hindu | date=21 July 2015 }}</ref> The cinema was later torn down and the plot redeveloped into a [[shopping mall]] with a new cinema in 2017.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/a-decade-after-it-was-razed-chanakya-cinema-returns-to-new-delhi-4856959/ | title=A decade after it was razed, Chanakya cinema returns to New Delhi | date=23 September 2017 }}</ref>
The [[Akbar Bhawan|Akbar Hotel]] was constructed 1965-69 for the [[India Tourism Development Corporation]] by [[Shiv Nath Prasad]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://worldarchitecture.org/architecture-news/cmzgp/an_ode_to_shivnath_prasad_the_le_corbusier_of_india.html | title=An Ode to Shivnath Prasad: The le Corbusier of India }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/economy/story/19850930-mea-to-house-its-new-offices-in-itdc-prestigious-akbar-hotel-801986-2014-01-10 | title=MEA to house its new offices in ITDC's prestigious Akbar Hotel | date=10 January 2014 }}</ref> Around it Yashwant Place was constructed for shopping and eating. A movie theatre Chanakya Cinema was added in 1969, built in the [[Brutalist architecture]] style.<ref>{{cite journal | url=https://www.academia.edu/37186556 | title=From the Ruins of Chanakya: Exhibition History and Urban Memory | journal=BioScope: South Asian Screen Studies | year=2018 | volume=9 | issue=1 | page=73 | last1=Sahu | first1=Ipsita | doi=10.1177/0974927618767285 | s2cid=150220965 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/chankayas-lost-glory/article7449697.ece | title=Chankaya's lost glory | newspaper=The Hindu | date=21 July 2015 }}</ref> The cinema was later torn down and the plot redeveloped into a [[shopping mall]] with a new cinema in 2017.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/a-decade-after-it-was-razed-chanakya-cinema-returns-to-new-delhi-4856959/ | title=A decade after it was razed, Chanakya cinema returns to New Delhi | date=23 September 2017 }}</ref>
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Akbar Hotel in Chanakyapuri, constructed 1965-1969
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Shantipath is lined with embassies

Chanakyapuri (Template:Langx) is a neighbourhood and diplomatic enclave established in the 1950s in New Delhi, India.[1][2][3] It is also a sub-division of the New Delhi district and plays host to the majority of foreign embassies in New Delhi. Chanakyapuri, meaning "city of Chanakya", is named after Chanakya, an ancient Indian diplomat, philosopher, politician, military strategist and advisor to Maurya Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.

History

Chanakyapuri was the first major extension of New Delhi beyond Lutyens' Delhi. The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) developed a large area of land to create this diplomatic enclave in the 1950s. The area was built on land acquired from the former village of the Gurjar community, along with smaller adjoining tracts.[4] [5] [6] [7] Subsequently, this land was allotted to embassies, chanceries, high commissions and ambassador residences. The enclave is built around a wide central vista, known as Shanti Path (Peace Road), with wide green areas. A large landscaped park spread over an area of 80 acres, known as Nehru Park, was developed in 1969 for the families of the diplomatic personnel. In time, two markets, two colleges and schools run by diplomatic missions (including The British School and the American Embassy School) were established in the neighbourhood.[8]

The Akbar Hotel was constructed 1965-69 for the India Tourism Development Corporation by Shiv Nath Prasad.[9][10] Around it Yashwant Place was constructed for shopping and eating. A movie theatre Chanakya Cinema was added in 1969, built in the Brutalist architecture style.[11][12] The cinema was later torn down and the plot redeveloped into a shopping mall with a new cinema in 2017.[13]

Accessibility

Major roads in Chanakyapuri include Shanti Path, Nyaya Marg, Niti Marg, Chandragupta Marg and Panchsheel Marg. In addition to these, the Ring Road traverses the southern expanse of the neighbourhood and intersects National Highway 8 on the border with neighbouring Dhaula Kuan. Sardar Patel Marg marks the Western periphery, while the Chanakya Cinema complex, which lies beyond Nehru Park, forms the south-western perimeter. The Delhi Ring Railway stops at Chanakyapuri, while Lok Kalyan Marg metro station and Jor Bagh metro station are the nearest stations of Delhi Metro.

Education

Primary and secondary schools

Universities

See also

References

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  14. ↑ "Contact." German School New Delhi. Retrieved on 11 February 2015. "2, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110 021 India" - Also listed as: "Block F, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri"
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