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The Red Fort or Lal Qila ( Hindustani: [laːl qiːlaː]) is a historic fort in Delhi, India, that historically served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1639, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi.
Jun 16, 2024 · Red Fort, Mughal fort in Old Delhi, India, built by Shah Jahan in the mid-17th century. The fort’s massive red sandstone walls enclose a complex of palaces and other structures, including the Hall of Public Audience (Diwan-i-‘Am) and the Hall of Private Audience (Diwan-i-Khas).
Sep 25, 2019 · Delhi's colossal Red Fort (also known as Lal Qila) was home to emperors of the formidable Mughal dynasty for almost 200 years, until 1857 when the British took over. However, the fort isn't just a long-standing symbol of the grandeur of the Mughal era.
The Red Fort Complex was built as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad – the new capital of the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, Shah Jahan. Named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone, it is adjacent to an older fort, the Salimgarh, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546, with which it forms the Red Fort Complex.
The Red Fort, which is also known as the Lal Qila, was constructed by one of the most famous Mughal emperors, Shah Jahan. Built on the banks of river Yamuna, the fortress-palace was designed by architect Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. It took 8 years and 10 months to build the magnificent fort.
His famous citadel, the Lal-Qila, or the Red Fort, lying at the town’s northern end on the right bank or the Yamuna and south of Salimgarh, was begun in 1639 and completed after nine years.
Lying at the heart of Delhi, the majestic Red Fort stands as a testament to the architectural legacy of Mughals. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is built from fine red sandstone, and also famous...
