RED FORT
Location: Old Delhi, India
Built By: Shah Jahan
Built in the Year:1648
Purpose: Main residence of Mughal emperors
Area: 254.67 acres
Architect: Ustaad Ahmad Lahauri
Architectural styles: Mughal, Indo-Islamic
Current Status: UNESCO World Heritage Site
Open: Tuesday-Sunday; Monday closed
Timings: Sunrise to Sunset
Sound and Light Shows: 6 pm onwards in English and Hindi
The Red Fort, which is also known as the Lal Qila, was constructed by one of the most famous Mughal emperors, Shah Jahan. Built on the banks of river Yamuna, the fortress-palace was designed by architect Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. It took 8 years and 10 months to build the magnificent fort. The fort served as the royal residence of the Mughal emperors from 1648 to 1857. It took over the honor of royal residence from the famous Agra Fort when Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. The Red Fort derives its name from the red-sandstone walls, which make the fort almost impregnable. The fort, which is located at Old Delhi, is one of the massive and prominent structures of India and is a fine example of Mughal architecture. It is often considered as the pinnacle of Mughal creativity. In modern times, the fort is of importance to the people of India as the Indian Prime Minister delivers his Independence Day speech from the fort, every year on August 15. In 2007, it was declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site. INTERESTING FACTS
- You will be surprised to know that Red Fort was originally white in colour -it was originally made of limestone and was painted later when the white stone started chipping off
- The fort also has a small water gate which is not known to many people – it was basically built on the banks of the river yamuna to ensure easy access to the river
- Not everyone is aware of the fact that the precious Kohinoor diamond was the part of the throne of Shah Jahan; the royal seat of Shah Jahan flaunted the diamond
- The Red Fort was declared a world heritage site in the year 2007 because of its vast cultural and historical heritage.
- The last mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was tied in his own fort as he was a rebellion against the British Empire
- The sky view of the fort is just amazing and it depicts that the shape of Red Fort is octagonal Indira Gandhi International Airport is the nearest airport located at a distance of around 20 km from the fort. From there, you can easily get a taxi or a cab. There’s also a hassle-free railway connection. There are various trains such as Shatabdi, Kalkaji, Jan-Shatabdi, etc. that run from different states to Delhi
- The nearest metro station to Red Fort is Chandni Chowk Metro Station which on the yellow line. As you will get down of the metro, you can easily reach the fort as it is only 1.5 km from the station.
Red Fort can be visited on all days except Mondays. The Red Fort timings are 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. The best time to visit is during October to February as this is when Delhi can be toured in its best form. You can come here post 6 in the evening for the light and sound show available in two languages: English and Hindi. The visiting hours for Red Fort for the light and sound show vary according to months and the language chosen. Check for the timings before you plan to go for the same.Red Fort ticket price for Indians is Rs 35 and for foreigners it is Rs 500. The Red Fort entry ticket for the Light and Sound show is Rs 60 for adults and Rs 20 for children. The weekend ticket rate will cost you Rs 80 for adults and Rs 30 for kids.How to Reach Red Fort:
Opening Hours 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Closed Days Monday Entry Fee (Indian) ₹ 35 Entry Fee (Foreigner ) ₹ 550
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