World Heritage: Red Fort, New Delhi
Built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, the Red Fort served as the palace for Shahjahanabad, which replaced Agra as the new capital of the Mughal Empire. Shahjahanabad forms the area corresponding to the walled city of Old Delhi.
Located at the eastern edge of Shahjahanabad, the Red Fort derives its name from the huge walls of red sandstone that characterize the eight sides of the fort. The length of the wall is 2.5km and is 33m high.
The Red Fort is the standing testimony to the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal emperors. The construction of Red Fort was begun in 1639 and completed in 1648. The Lahori Gate is the main gate of the Red Fort.
World Heritage: Red Fort, New Delhi
Built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, the Red Fort served as the palace for Shahjahanabad, which replaced Agra as the new capital of the Mughal Empire. Shahjahanabad forms the area corresponding to the walled city of Old Delhi.
Located at the eastern edge of Shahjahanabad, the Red Fort derives its name from the huge walls of red sandstone that characterize the eight sides of the fort. The length of the wall is 2.5km and is 33m high.
The Red Fort is the standing testimony to the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal emperors. The construction of Red Fort was begun in 1639 and completed in 1648. The Lahori Gate is the main gate of the Red Fort.