Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor, established Chandni Chowk in 1650 AD, when he moved the Mughal empire's capital from Agra to what is today's Old Delhi city. Representational Image/AI-generated.

Chandni Chowk, a iconic marketplace in the heart of Old Delhi is one of the most historic spots in the national capital visited by millions of tourists and locals each year. But did you know that the bustling market is nearly 375 years old and was built by a famous Mughal emperor for his daughter?

Who built Chandni Chowk?

According to historical accounts, Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor, established Chandni Chowk in 1650 AD, when he moved the Mughal empire’s capital from Agra to what is today’s Old Delhi city.

Historians say that Shah Jahan’s daughter Jahanara Begum was fond of shopp

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