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The Red Fort Delhi
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The Red Fort, with a circumference of over 2.2 kilometers, was laid out by the banks of the Yamuna river in the 17th century.
The Mughal emperor Shajahan built it with the ambition of concentrating the Mughal power in one monument.
Monument is perhaps not the right word. A mini-city is more like it.
Unfortunately for the emperor, before he could move his capital from Agra to Shahjahanabad in Delhi, he was taken a political prisoner by his son Aurangazeb. |
The fort is a delight to one's imagination. Imagine the Naqqar Khana (Drum room) also called Naubat Khana (Welcome Room), where once drums loudly heralded the arrival of the emperor and the Diwan-e-Am (Hall of Public Audience) resounded with the incantations of the people. Amazing, isn't it?
There's more to see - Mumtaz Mahal, Rang Mahal (Palace of Colours), Khas Mahal (Emperor's Palace), Diwan-e Khas (Hall of Private Audience), the Hammam (bathing area) and Shah Burj.
The fort has two main entrances - Delhi Gate and Lahore Gate.
The latter get its name from the fact that it faces Lahore in Pakistan. It's entrance leads to Delhi's most crowded bazaar, Chandni Chowk. A must see!
There is a Light and Sound Show every evening.
Summer Timing : Hindi - 7 pm to 8 pm, English - 8 pm to 9 pm
Winter Timing : Hindi - 6 pm to 7 pm, English - 7 pm to 8 pm |
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