Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Red Fort Delhi, a Historical Place to Visit in India

Once served as the residence of Mughal emperor, Red Fort is one of the historical monuments in India situated in the heart of capital Delhi. Red Fort is the place where Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag every year on 15th August, (Independence Day of India). Being the prominent historical place in India, Red Fort represents the long history of Mughal dynasty in India  which is making it most popular places to visit in India.
Places to visit in Delhi
Red Fort Front View






















Red Fort History
History of Red Fort dates back to 1648 when it was setup as capital fort for fifth Emperor Shah Jahan of Mughal dynasty. The fort is made in Mughal architecture and was architect by Ustad Ahmad Lahuri. It is beautiful complex wall made of red sandstone, originally known as Qila -I- Mubarak. In 2007, it got chosen for UNESCO World Heritage site, being the part of Red Fort Complex.


Places to See at Red Fort
Places to visit in Delhi
Red Fort Other View
 Red Fort is the most visited places to visit in Delhi that attracts thousand of tourist everyday.
The major attraction of the Red Fort is its structure that consists of walls, gates, chowk, audience halls and imperial apartments. Lahori Gate is the major entrance for the red fort that faces toward the city of Lahore and therefore it is called Lahori Gate. On the occasion of Independence Day prime minister of India flies National Flag from this gate.  Delhi Gate is other major attraction in the fort that is located in south side to the fort also known as southern public gate. The statues of two life size elephants have been place on either side of the gate. Water Gate is other gate in Red Fort that has been setup in southeastern end of the fort. Chhatta Chowk, once it was the old market place during the Mughal period where silk, house items, and jewelry was sold is also the worth seeing place at Red Fort Delhi. There is also an archaeological museum inside the palace Zenans which is located in southernmost pavilions of fort comprises of Mumtaz Mahal and Rang Mahal.  Apart from this,  Khas Mahal, Diwan-i-khas, Moti Masjid, Hammam, Shahi Burj are other things that attract every eyes. Red Fort is considered the ideal place for those who want visit historical places in India.
 
Red Fort Timings and Ticket Fare
Timings of the Red Fort are morning; 9:30 am to evening 4:30 pm Tuesday to Sunday, Monday remains closed. Entry fee is Rs 10/ for Indian Citizens, and for foreigners Rs, 150/-. Apart from this, 50 Rs is separately taken for Sound and Light Show. Red Fort Delhi is located on Netaji Subhas Marg, Chandni Chowk and is accessible all the medium of transport like bus, auto rickshaw, train and by air from all parts of the world.

1 comment:

  1. Informative post on Red fort in Delhi, the historically and culturally rich capital of India.As it was captured, ransacked and rebuilt several times, the places to visit in Delhi hold World Heritage status. To know more about Indian history, do visit Delhi.

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