Written by the renowned author Gordon Risley Hearn, ‘The Seven Cities of Delhi’, is an informative insight into the monuments of the different cities within the city. This book, first published in 1906, is a reprint of the original print which went out of print many years back. The phrase “Seven Cities of Delhi” was coined by Sir Hearn and has managed to catch any reader’s eye even today. The book is a perfect guidebook to exploring the ins and outs of the different cities in Delhi while providing a pronouncedly important history.  It is one of the few books that provide a detailed record of the city in all its glory in the early 20th century, including many elements and structures which has been altered or become extinct due to the ravages of time. 

This book is a must-read for anyone wishing to explore the lesser-known parts of the city and gain more knowledge about them.