Red fort

MUGHAL rules the country for centuries and left numerous medieval architectures as historical remembrance. Factually, the history of Red Fort, Delhi cannot be specifically streamlined in words because it has been concerned with centuries of Mughal rule. Shahjahan – Mughal King and an amazing admirer of medieval architecture has got the intuition to build the monument in a wonderful manner. It is truly glamorized the zenith of Mughal creativity under Shahjahan, who touched a new level of refinement. Its planning is cemented on Islamic prototypes, reflecting a fusion of Persian, Timurid and Hindu traditions. The mammoth sized fort made a legendary presence in the medieval time of India and is linked to the time line to this date. Delhi – A historian’s paradise is in-housed to a phase of history that narrates every spots of the ancient city. The Glorious memories of the Mughal age are still alive in the city with their famous architectural set-up that is still standing as silent on-lookers of the era passed away.

The Red Fort is one of the most symbolic attractions of the Indian capital that was built by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan from 1638 and 1648. It is now a busy market-place called the “Meena Bazaar” that sells of wares. The Lahori Gate – the main gate of the fort is itself a structure that attracts thousands of visitors. This is also the site of India’s Independence Day celebration scheduled on 15^th August.

Tourists are amazed to see this national heritage and the other notable structures of the Fort are:

Peacock Throne: It has conceived its name figuring two peacocks standing on the back of Throne and their tails are inlaid with emeralds, rubies, sapphires, pearls and other precious stones created for the Mughal Badshah Shahjahan. It was in his imperial capital Delhi’s Public audience hall, the Diwan-i-Am.  Shah Jahan had placed the famous Koh-i-noor diamond in this throne.

The Red Fort (Lal Qila) Almost all of Delhi’s fortresses were historically famous but Red Fort was worthy commissioned by Emperor Shahjahan in 1638. In 2007, the Red Fort was glorified by the UNESCO to add to the list of World Heritage Sites. 

 Hayat Bakhsh Bagh: “Life-bestowing garden” is the translated form of “Hayat Bakhsh Bag” and it was the imperial garden of the Red Fort. A capacious lawn is bisected by a long water channel, which was watered by a fountain with carved white marble pavilion at one end, and met at the other end by an identical pavilion

Mumtaz Mahal : It is located at the south end of the chief Begum’s palace (Rang Mahal), “Mumtaz Mahal” is marked as the ladies palace and most private room. It is now-a-days the Museum of Archeology which displays Mughal era objects.

British Military Barracks: After Mughal dynasty, British built this building in the Red Fort compound in order to use as barracks and headquarters of the British military and now for the Indian military camp.

Moti Masjid: This is a tiny mosque, built by Emperor Aurangzeb in 1660 for his personal use. It is a rare specification of architectural jewel – entirely built in white marble, with the most beautiful floral designs. It earned the name “Pearl Mosque” for its whiteness. Three onion-shaped domes are atop and many tiny minarets forming like lotus flowers.