When Was Connaught Place Built?

Architect Robert Tor Russell designed Connaught Place which was named after the Duke of Connaught. The construction went on for about 4 years from 1929 to 1933. It was made to serve the elite living in Delhi, especially in areas designed by the architect Edwin Lutyens, now known as the Lutyens Bungalow Zone (LBZ).

Who is the owner of Connaught Place?

CBI unearths 553 acre land, 61 offices in Connaught Place owned by Pearl Group owner Bhangoo - The Economic Times.

Why was Connaught Place made?

Connaught Place was constructed to cater to the elite class living in the New Delhi area which was planned by British architect Edwin Lutyens. β€œThe 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.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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