Dou You Know About Red Fort, Delhi? and Its History and Architecture

                                          

About Red Fort:

                                               

     

Red Fort is located in the Capital city of Delhi. This world-famous Fort was originally known as “Quila-I-Mubarak” meaning residence of the royal family. With a total of 256 acres of land, this red fort has popularity with different sub buildings including flora motifs, double domes, and majestic defenses.                                                                       

    Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built this famous Fort which built a strong bondage with Indian Architecture. This fort was built for the purpose of a palace with the help of red sandstones. Red Fort of Delhi is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site because of its historical importance, beautiful architecture, and visitor-friendly place.

 

History of Red Fort:     

                                     

                                      

    In the year 1639, Mughal king Shah Jahan decided to shift his kingdom from Agra to Delhi (Bank of Yamuna River) then architect Usthad Ahmed started to design Red Fort. After decades of hard work and dedication in 1648, the Red Fort was completed as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad. When you compare other Mughal forts, this one is different in walls, asymmetrical, and contains Salimgarh port (which was built by the Sur Dynasty in 1546).

    Present Prime Minister of India, hoisting the National Flag on August 15 every year of Indian Independence in this Fort. The architectural excellence of Red Fort was later affected by the other famous Indian Monuments.

 

The architecture of Red Fort:

                              

The highest height of the Fort is 33 meters. Octagon-shaped fort comprising east and west long main gates with 2 main gates. (West and South). The wall and some important parts of the Fort are constructed with Red sandstone and the rest are used marble. 

  After being colonized by the British this Fort changed a lot and still uplifts the importance of the History of India. Rang Mahal, Zafar Mahal, Chhatta-Chowk, Mumtaz Mahal, Tasbi- khana, are famous sections within this fort.