Shahjahanabad was the historic capital city of Mughal India. It was a treasure trove of culture and heritage. Its plan and design reflect a unique balance of architectural grandeur at its best incorporating indigenous materials and cross-cultural knowledge of architecture and technology. The city was founded by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the year 1639 and its construction completed in 1648. The imperial city was described by Mirza Ghalib in the following words “If the world is the body, Delhi is the soul” (IHC report, 2014).