After a sack of this city, two diamonds nicknamed "Sea of Light" and "Mountain of Light" were taken west.
After a sack of this city, two diamonds nicknamed "Sea of Light" and "Mountain of Light" were taken west. An offshoot of this city was designed by Edwin Lutyens. This city was ruled by a dynasty of slaves begun by Qutb ud-Din Aibak, who commissioned the world's tallest brick minaret in honor of a Sufi mystic. After the massive Battle of Karnal was fought nearby, this city was sacked by the forces of Nader Shah. This city's (*) Red Fort was the original home of the Peacock Throne. A sultanate in this city was ruled by Ibrahim Lodi until his defeat against Babur at the Battle of Panipat, paving the way for the foundation of the Mughal Empire. For 10 points, name this city whose "New" counterpart is the capital of India.
After a sack of this city, two diamonds nicknamed "Sea of Light" and "Mountain of Light" were taken west.
Delhi