Delhi is the capital city of India and is rich in culture and history. It stands on the western end of the Gangetic Plain and is bordered by the states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. There are two main districts of the city, Old Delhi the capital of Muslim India between the mid 17th and late 19th centuries and New Delhi, the imperial city created by the British Raj. The two districts reflect the history of the city; Old Delhi with its historic sites, mosques and monuments, and New Delhi with its imposing government buildings and tree lined avenues.