There is perhaps no city in India that can compare with Delhi in the number of its monuments. These edi.... build (a

The architectural styles in the British periodrepresented by the Central Secretariat, Parliament House (Sansad Bhavan), and the Presidential House (formerly the British viceroy's house)combine the best features of the modern English school of architecture with traditional Indian forms. In the postindependence era, public buildings in Delhi began to show a utilitarian bias and a search for a synthesis of Indian and Western styles; the attempt, however, has not always been successful, as is evident from the Supreme Court building, the Science Building (a conference hall), and the government ministries. The Children's Building (a children's centre) and Rabindra Building (a fine arts centre) show a trend toward a new style, using modern materials. build (a