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Red Fort, Delhi
Red
Fort is the new name of Fort-a-Moyala, which was the capital of
that time, besides being the focal point of Shahjahanabad. This fort was
established during the mid-17th century. The fort was built by Ustad Ahmed, the
fort was constructed in 1639, which continued till 1648.
However, additional work of the fort was started in the middle of the 19th century. This huge fort is made of red stone which is one of the grand palaces of the world.
However, additional work of the fort was started in the middle of the 19th century. This huge fort is made of red stone which is one of the grand palaces of the world.
This
fort is spread over 2.41 km area, and the main gate of the two forts is Lahore
Gate and Delhi Gate. Lahore is near Gate Chatta Chowk, which was built for
royal families. This Red Fort is currently UNESCO World Heritage Site. There
are also many wonderful structures in this beautiful monument which include
Dewan-i-Am and Diwan-A-Khas, it is said that in the Diwan-i-Am, the king used
to listen to the problems and grievances of common man, which is a palatial
structure. There is no less than a miracle. The Dewan-e-Khas Raja was built for
its own private meetings and conferences, another attraction of the Moti Masjid
fort is located nearby the mosque was a private mosque of that time, which was
built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Chatta
Chowk, a 'cover market', is a shopping place of Delhi near the Red Fort. This
is an area where silk, jewelry and other goods were sold to the royal family at
the time. There is still a balcony in the Diwan-i-Am in the fort, in which the
king listened to the grievances of the people and settled their problems.
Another attraction of the Moti Masjid in the fort is that there is Hammam
(Royal Bath) is in the direction. Mumtaz Mahal Red Fort, which is presently a
museum, is another attraction here, this palace was built on the southern end
of the palace row.
The
Mumtaz Mahal located here is one of the 6 palaces built by Emperor Shah Jahan.
Carving food is considered as the entrance to the palanquin in the Red Fort.
The main purpose of creating this three-story building was music, which at that
time was 5 times throughout the day.
This place is also known as elephant, because the person who arrived at that time was brought down from here on the elephant. The color palace or color palace in Red Fort is another attraction of the Red Fort here. This is the place where kings and emperors of King Shah Jahan lived. Every year, on the occasion of Independence Day, the national flag is festered by the country's Prime Minister.
This place is also known as elephant, because the person who arrived at that time was brought down from here on the elephant. The color palace or color palace in Red Fort is another attraction of the Red Fort here. This is the place where kings and emperors of King Shah Jahan lived. Every year, on the occasion of Independence Day, the national flag is festered by the country's Prime Minister.
Also
in the evening, a sound and light show is also organized which describes the
history of Mughal. Here is another attraction of the fort Archaeological Museum
and Indian War Memorial Museum, which you must be sure of. This fort is open
from 8 am to 6 pm everyday except on Monday. In view of tourist facilities in
the fort, there is a guide, a small canteen, toilets, wheelchair access and
parking space.
Best time to visit – Any Season
Top attractions – Red
Fort, Mumtaz Mahal, Rang Mahal Khas Mahal, Diwan-e-Khas, Shah Burj, Chandni
Chowk Market and Bhagirath Palace Market
Entry Fee - Per
Person ( weekdays) Rs. 35/- , Per Person (weekends, Sound and light show) Rs.
80/-, Camcorder Rs. 25/- , Foreign Tourists Rs. 500/-
Famous Foods – Paranthas, Chaat, Butter Chicken, Kebabs and Chole Bhature.
Famous Foods – Paranthas, Chaat, Butter Chicken, Kebabs and Chole Bhature.
Nearest airport – 20
kms away from Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi
Nearest major railway station – 1.4 kms away from Old Delhi Railway Station, Delhi