The capital of India, Delhi blends a historic past and a vibrant present. The Imperial city planned for the British by Lutyens is set in parks and shaded avenues. Legend has it that Delhi then called Indraprastha, was originally founded around 1200 AD by the 'Pandavas', the august heroes of the Epic Mahabharata. It has now been given the status of an independent state and is also India's seat of power.