Red Fort, Delhi (India)

Red Fort, Delhi (India)

The Red Fort (Usually known as Lal Quila in Hindi) is a fort complex built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 17th century in Delhi, India. The use of large amount of Red stones in the fort is what makes its name red fort. It was made under the supervision of Ustad Ahmad and Ustad humid. Its construction got completed in the year 1648. It was the residence of royal family. No travel is complete without seeing the Red fort. If you will ask the locals about the well known tourist spots where you should go then they will surely tell you about this place as it is among the top tourist destination in India.

On the day of Indian Independence i.e 15th August 1947, the first Prime Minister of India Jawahar lal Nehru hoist the flag there. So from that day every Prime Minister do it every year and give a speech which is broadcast nationally. Red fort was previously white, Britisher during their rule painted it red. They also made some changes inside and outside the fort. They destroyed some buildings inside the fort and make it as per Britishers Military camp. It was previously known aas Qila-i-mubarak (the blessed fort). The fort is located beside Yamuna river and a massive wall was built to make it safe from external attacks. There are 2 main entrance gates to enter i.e Lahore gate and Delhi gate. The nearest metro station is Chandni chowk.

• Best time to visit :

October to March

• Entry Fee :

Rs. 10 for Indians and Rs. 250 for foreigners

• 10 other things you wouldn't like to miss :

1. Qutub Minar
2. Lotus Temple
3. India Gate
4. Garden of Five Senses
5. Red Fort
6. Jantar Mantar
7. National rail Museum
8. Lodi Garden
9. Humayun's Tomb
10. Jama Masjid

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