Connaught Place was constructed to cater to the elite class living in the New Delhi area which was planned by British architect Edwin Lutyens. “The Walled city was quite far from the New Delhi area and a need was felt to create a city centre to cater to the elite class living in the New Delhi area.

Why was Connaught Place made?

The main commercial area of the new city, New Delhi, occupies a place of pride in the city and are counted among the top heritage structures in New Delhi. It was developed as a showpiece of Lutyens' Delhi with a prominent Central Business District (Delhi), construction work began in 1929 and was completed in 1933.

What is special about Connaught Place?

Connaught Place is famous for its Georgian-style architecture. The grand scale and architectural character of the area make it stand out amongst various buildings. The building forms two concentric circles with seven roads connecting the outer circle and the inner circle.