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Red Fort
Redfortdelhi1.jpg
A view of the Red Fort's Lahori Gate
Location Old Delhi, India
Height 18–33 metres
Built 12 May 1639 – 6 April 1648
(8 years, 10 months and 25 days)
Architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori
Architectural style(s) Indo-Islamic, Mughal
Owner
Official name: Red Fort Complex
Type Cultural
Criteria ii, iii, vi
Designated 2007 (31st session)
State Party India
Region Asia-Pacific
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The Red Fort (Lal Qila) is a monument built in 1638 that rises 33 metres (108 ft) above Old Delhi. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The fort is located in what is now the centre of Delhi, India. It is made of red stone and marble. It was built on the right bank of the Yamuna River.

The Red Fort was originally referred to as "Qila-i-Mubarak" (the blessed fort), because it was the residence of the royal family. The layout of the Red Fort was organised to keep and integrate this site with the Salimgarh Fort. The planning and aesthetics of the Red Fort represent the high point in Mughal creativity which happened during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan. This Fort has had many additions after its construction by Emperor Shah Jahan. It is a World Heritage Site.

Images for kids

  • 'Jujhar Singh Bundela Kneels in Submission to Shah Jahan', painted by Bichitr, c. 1630, Chester Beatty Library (cropped2)

    Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, c. 1630

  • Red Fort as seen from Jama Masjid's tower

    The walls of Red Fort (in the background) as seen from the top of Jama Masjid's tower

  • PM Nehru addresses the nation from the Red Fort on 15 August 1947

    Every year on India's Independence Day, the Prime Minister hoists the Indian "tricolour flag" at the fort's main gate and delivers a nationally broadcast speech from its ramparts. Pictured is Nehru on 15 August 1947.

  • Diwan-e-Khas-2022

    Inner walls and ceiling of the Diwan-e-Khas

  • The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 76th Independence Day from the ramparts of Red Fort, in Delhi on August 15, 2022 (6)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the Nation on the occasion of 76th Independence Day from the Red Fort on 15 August 2022.

  • Covered market past the Lahore gate entrance in Red Fort

    Barrel vault structure located past the Lahore Gate, acts as a market that was built to satisfy the needs of higher ranked Mughal women, who resided in the fort

  • Red Fort, New Delhi Inside Map

    Map of Red Fort showing major structures

  • Red Fort in Delhi 03-2016 img1

    The Delhi Gate, which is almost identical in appearance to the Lahori Gate

  • Naubat Khana Red Fort 1857

    Naubat Khana and the courtyard before its demolition by the British, in an 1858 photograph

  • 20191203 Naubat Khana, Red Fort, Delhi 0456 6348 DxO

    Naubat Khana inside Red Fort today

  • Diwan-i-Aam, Red Fort, Delhi

    The Diwan-i-Aam audience hall today

  • Ghulam Ali Khan 007

    The Diwan-i-Aam audience hall in the mid-nineteenth century

  • Red Fort 8
    Mumtaz Mahal
  • Ghulam Ali Khan 013

    Diwan-i-Khas in the mid-nineteenth century

  • Hammam Red Fort interior

    Hammam of Red Fort interior in mid-nineteenth century

  • Red Fort Baoli
    The baoli (step-well) at the
    Red Fort, Delhi
  • Moti Masjid in Red Fort Delhi

    Moti Masjid in Red Fort Delhi

  • Fuerte Rojo-Delhi-India62
    Shahi Burj and its pavilion
  • Fuerte Rojo-Delhi-India69

    Red Zafar Mahal and white Sawan/Bhadon pavilion behind it in the Hayat Bakhsh Bagh

See also

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