Tucked away in a corner of Old Delhi is a market of winding alleys, ancient crumbling Persian motifs, whiffs of oriental spices, splattered with the vibrant colours of India. In aspiration, it has the stature of the grand bazars of the great Ottoman Empire. This is Chandini Chowk, which was first established by Mughal Emperor’s daughter Jahanara. The market was divided by canals, which were meant to reflect the moon. This city, and the market’s reputation for the finest of silver, gave it the name of Chandini Chowk. Today, India’s many cultures, religious identities, and histories find their home in its twenty-first century edifice.