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Delhi Red Fort
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¤ The Construction
Built during the reign of Shah Jahan, the Lal Qila (or
Red Fort) has been a mute witness to innumerable
conspiracies, scandals, battles..... Completed in a span
of nine years, it cost about ten million rupees , with
about half the sum going towards the building of
palaces.
The fort is octagonal in shape, like most Islamic
buildings in India. The north of the fort is connected
to the smaller Salimgarh fort. The Red Fort is an
intimidating structure. It measures 900m by 550m, with
its rampart walls covering a perimeter of 2.41km. It
towers at a height of 33.5m. On the outside, you can
still see the moat that was originally connected with
the Yamuna River.
¤ The Major Gateways
Besides the Lahori Gate, the entry point is the Hathipol
(elephant gate), where the king and his visitors would
dismount from their elephants. The other major
attractions of the Red Fort are the Mumtaz Mahal, the
Rang Mahal, the Khas Mahal, the Diwan-i-Am, the
Diwan-i-Khas, the Hamam and the Shah Burj.
Every year, on the 15th of August, the National Flag of
India is hoisted at the Red Fort by the Prime Minister ,
celebrating India's independence.. |
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