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1 a Country India1 b State Province or Region Delhi1 c Name of Property Medieval and Colonial Capital Cities of Delhi1 d Geographical Coordinatesto the nearest second.1 e Maps and plans, showing theboundaries of the nominatedproperty and buffer zone(i) Topographical Map - Drg No:- Scale : 1: 50,000(ii) Location Map - Drg No:- Scale : 1: 50,000No buffer zone has been designated for Shahjahanabad as thelayout is inward looking, not requiring a setting beyond the citywalls for it to retain its integrity.In Colonial New Delhi,o the central avenue is of great significance and the east –west view corridor from Rashtrapathi Bhavan to PuranaQila needs to be preserved. A buffer has therefore beendemarcated along this axis.o Another important view corridor is from India Gatetowards Safdarjung’s Tomb. A buffer has also beenprovided in this direction.o Towards the west of New Delhi, the diplomatic areaChanakyapuri, built after Independence, has also beenincluded as a buffer area to preserve the view corridorleading to the Vice regal building. The principal street ofChanakyapuri, Shanti Path, was oriented to provide a directview of the dome of the Viceregal building.1 f Area of the nominated property and proposed buffer zoneShahjahanabad:New Delhi:6.76 sq.km19.64 sq.kmArea of Buffer Zone:1) 7.20 sq.km2) 0.43 sq.km3) 0.20 sq.km