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The Red Fort: A Symbol of Mughal Grandeur

The Red Fort: A Symbol of Mughal Grandeur

The Red Fort: A Symbol of Mughal Grandeur

The Red Fort, also known as Lal Qila, is a historic fortress located in the Old Delhi neighborhood of Delhi, India. Built as the primary residence of the Mughal emperors, it was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan on 12 May 1639, as he decided to move his capital from Agra to Delhi. Designed by architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori, credited with the Taj Mahal's construction, the fort showcases the pinnacle of Mughal architecture under Shah Jahan, blending Persian palace styles with Indian influences. Plundered during Nader Shah's invasion in 1739 and later damaged by the British after the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the fort's defensive walls endured, and it served as a garrison. On 15 August 1947, India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, raised the Indian flag at the Lahori Gate, a tradition continued every Independence Day. In 2007, the Red Fort was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Red Fort Complex. Etymology: The name "Red Fort" derives from its red sandstone

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  • RedFort
  • LalQila
  • MughalArchitecture
  • DelhiHistory
  • UNESCOHeritage
  • IndianMonuments

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