Red Fort

Delhi is famous for its monuments which were mainly built by the Mughals. It represents some of the greatest examples of Mughals architecture. These examples include the Qutub Minar as well the Red Fort. The Red fort which is also known as the Lal Quila was built by the Mughals emperor in Shahjahan in 17th century in old Delhi which was the capital city of the Mughals till 1857. The Red Fort complex comes under the category of UNESCO world heritage site. The Lal Quila or the Red Fort is one of the most famous tourist sites in Delhi and it is also a symbol of sovereignty.

The Red Fort is the connected with the metro service, with Kashmere Gate as the nearest metro station. It lies on the Netaji Subhash Marg and stretches towards the old Delhi. The construction of the Red Fort was started in 1639 and was completed in 10 years in 1648. The Red Fort served as the palace for the new Mughals capital, Shahjahanabad. The fort lies on the banks of the Yamuna River. Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughals emperor who occupied this fort. During the 1857 rebellion, the Lal Quila served as a military camp.

The Red Fort is famous for high level of art and lavish ornamental work. The Red Fort has a perfect blend of Persian, European and Indian art work which gives rise to unique style which has become famous for its rich color and craft. The walls of the Red Fort stretching over 2.5 kilometers open up at two major gates – Delhi gate and the Lahore gate which acts as a main entrance. There are many important buildings within the Red Fort which include Diwan-i-aam which serves as a large pavilion for public. The courtyard consists of a large balcony which is separated by gold and silver railings.

Another important building within the Red Fort is the Diwan-i-khas which is mainly made up of marble. It is lavishly decorated with the floral paintings and precious stones. The Zenana served as the place for the women and consists of a Mumtaz Mahal museum and Rang Mahal. The Moti Masjid inside the Red Fort is also known as the Pearl Mosque. The mosque was built in 1969 and served as the private mosque for the Mughal emperor Aurengzeb.

The Red Fort serves as a site for addressing the nation by Prime Minister of India.