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Red Fort built by Indian Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan, is a historical fort in Delhi also known as 'Lal
Qila' (Red Fort)'. On your India.Delhi travel tour visit Red Fort
constructed out of red sandstone, a silent spectator to uncounted
conspiracies and battle.
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Delhi - Delhi Red Fort
Delhi Red Fort
¤ The Construction
Built during the reign of Shah Jahan, the Lal Qila (or Red Fort) has been
a mute witness to innumerable conspiracies, scandals, battles.....
Completed in a span of nine years, it cost about ten million rupees , with
about half the sum going towards the building of palaces.
The fort is octagonal in shape, like most Islamic buildings in India. The
north of the fort is connected to the smaller Salimgarh fort. The Red Fort
is an intimidating structure. It measures 900m by 550m, with its rampart
walls covering a perimeter of 2.41km. It towers at a height of 33.5m. On
the outside, you can still see the moat that was originally connected with
the Yamuna River.
¤ The Major Gateways
Besides the Lahori Gate, the entry point is the Hathipol (elephant gate),
where the king and his visitors would dismount from their elephants. The
other major attractions of the Red Fort are the Mumtaz Mahal, the Rang
Mahal, the Khas Mahal, the Diwan-i-Am, the Diwan-i-Khas, the Hamam and the
Shah Burj.
Every year, on the 15th of August, the National Flag of India is hoisted
at the Red Fort by the Prime Minister , celebrating India's independence..
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