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Synopsis This comprehensive bibliography in two volumes offers an unique opportunity to the scholars to have a kaleidoscopic view of the studies done so far on the various facets of history, art, culture and urban studies of the great city : Delhi, through books, articles from learned periodicals, dissertations, research reports and important press clipings. Volume I incorporates more than six thousand entries classified into twenty major subjects : Anthropology, archaeology, architecture, archives, arts, bibliographies, biographies, conservation & preservation, directories & encyclopaedias, epigraphy including calligraphy, exhibitions & fairs, history, institutions & professional organisations, language & literature, libraries & information centres, monuments, museums & art galleries, numismatics, philosophy & religion and travel, tourism & guide books which have further been classified into several sub-groups. Except a few divisions like architecture, epigraphy, history and numismatics, where the arrangement is chronological, entries in other main groups have been alphabetically arranged. Entries are mainly in English language, although a few important documents in Sanskrit, Hindi and Urdu have also been included. Volume II is a comprehensive inventory of research materials on urban studies of Delhi. Keeping in view of the present concept of urban studies : A Multidisciplinary approach, this compilation provides excellent reference Materials in the areas of agriculture, civic amenities, communication & media, economics, education, environment & pollution, Flora & Fauna, Gazetteers & Atlases, geography, geology & palaeonthology, public administration, sociology, transport and urban development & planning including National Capital Region besides census reports. More than five thousand entries have been classified into seventeen major subjects arranged alphabetically. These have again been divided into several sub-groups so as to help the researchers to reach to their specific area of study. This bibliography is comprehensive, authentic and the first of its kind brought out for the benefit of scholars as well as general readers. In addition, these volumes will be of immense help to the researchers in identifying the areas which require more attention and study.