Dhillika
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Dhillika is the old name of India's capital, New Delhi. The name Delhi is derived from the word 'Dhillika'. The city of Dhillika was founded by the Tomaras in 736 A.D. It was the name of the first medieval township of Delhi, located on the southwestern border of the present Delhi, in Mehrauli. This was the first in the series of seven medieval cities. It is also known as Yoginipura, that is, the fortress of the yoginis (female divinities). It gained importance during the time of Ananga Pala Tomara. In the 12th century, the city was included in the dominions of Prithviraj Chauhan.
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