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. The fort served as the royal residence of the Mughal emperors from to It took over the honor of royal residence from the famous Agra Fort when Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi.
The Red Fort derives its name from the red-sandstone walls, which make the fort almost impregnable. The fort, which is located at Old Delhi.
The fort is considered a creative structure and as the pinnacle of Mughal inventiveness. Red Fort has many structures that serve as fine examples of Islamic architectural style and Mughal architecture, which fuses the architectural styles of the Timurids and the Persians. How To Reach Red Fort. You can hire an autorickshaw or a taxi from the metro station.
Also, you can reach Red Fort from any part of the city through the DTC buses that ply regularly on this route. Delhi Packages Compare quotes from upto 3 travel agents for free. View Details.
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Soumita Ghosh on Red Fort 3 years ago. With only Rs. Avoid wearing heels or boots. Choose comfort over fashion, slip in your flip-flops and set out for the long walking distances to thoroughly explore the monument.
You can also take a break from the walking and rest at the gardens. To beat the heat, wear hats or caps. Stay hydrated. There are several food joints around the area and street food is also available.
Since this place is crowded almost throughout the day, keep your belongings safe. Do not miss the beautiful light and sound show, which is held every evening. Nehad Zein on Red Fort 3 years ago. The Red Fort is vast but its also beautiful. The market at the entrance is magical selling everything from antiques to Persian rugs. The fort does tend to get very hot and any air-conditioning you ma Read More y experience is purely natural.
But even then, the Red Fort is majestic, imposing, and quite astounding. The light and sound shows held every evening are a must watch. The monument requires long walking to truly enjoy it. However, if you have a lot of time in hand, I'd recommend spending atleast half a day exploring all the places within the Red Fort.
View All Reviews About Delhi. Have a Question on Lal Quila? Also read all about the Agra Fort. The Red Fort of Delhi represents the brilliance of Mughal architecture, mixed with various local building traditions such as Persian, Timurid and Hindu architecture. The most prominent structures within the complex include Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-Khas, a typical feature found across most Mughal-era buildings. The building has two main entry points — the Lahori Gate and the Delhi Gate.
While the Lahori Gate is the main entrance to the fort, the Delhi Gate is the public entrance at the southern end of the building. See also: Kanch Mahal: An exquisite architectural wonder of the Mughal period. The Lal Kila now has museums that display a large variety of historical artefacts. Flag hoisting on Independence Day: The prime minister of India unfurls the national flag at the Red Fort every year, on independence day.
This has been the tradition since India attained independence from the British on August 15, Original name: The original name of the building was Quila-e-Mubarak.
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