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Red Fort
OTHER NAMES
Red Fort
COUNTRY
India
ADDRESS
Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006

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About Red Fort
It is a popular fort made of limestone in Delhi. Its construction started in the year 1638 and was completed in 1648. It was the main residence of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan when he shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi. The architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori who designed the Taj Mahal also made Red Fort.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Red Fort

  • The fort is a witness of the various rules in India including the Mughal and British Empire. Also on the day when India got Independence 15 August 1947, Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the flag on the main entrance of the fort.
    The fort is a witness of the various rules in India including the Mughal and British Empire. Also on the day when India got Independence 15 August 194
  • You will be amazed to know the fact, that the fort was not actually red. It was made of limestones. When the stone started chipping off then the British government decided to paint it red.
  • At the time, when Mughal emperor used to live there it was known as "Qila-e-Mubarak" which means "The Blessed Fort."
  • The most expensive diamond of the world "Kohinoor Diamond" was placed in the Red Fort and was engraved in Shah Jahan throme at Diwani-i-Khas. The throne was made of pure gold. Now the diamond is adorning the show of England's queen crown.
    The most expensive diamond of the world
  • Rang Mahal in the fort was used for the consorts of emperor and their maid while Khas Mahal was the place where princesses and queens used to live. Emperor was allowed to go to Khas Mahal anytime he want while any other person was strictly prohibited at the time.
    Rang Mahal in the fort was used for the consorts of emperor and their maid while Khas Mahal was the place where princesses and queens used to live. Em
  • It got the status of World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 2007.
  • The last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar saw the worse days that any other emperor has seen when he was trial at his own home and was exiled to Rangoon.
  • Lahore Gate got its name as it opens towards Lahore. At the time, India and Pakistan were the same country.
    Lahore Gate got its name as it opens towards Lahore. At the time, India and Pakistan were the same country.

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