From the archive record
A wide-angle view captures the iconic administrative heart of New Delhi, centred around Raisina Hill. The grand South Block stands prominently on the left, part of the Secretariat Buildings that include the North and South Blocks, housing key government ministries and offices. In the background to the right, the circular Parliament House (Old Parliament) is visible, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. The scene is viewed across a reflecting pool along Kartavya Path, leading toward Rashtrapati Bhavan. The composition highlights symmetry, colonial-era architecture, and the monumental scale of India’s central governance district.