Red fort

Alan Lagadu—iStock/Thinkstock The fort’s massive red sandstone walls stand 75 feet (23 meters) high. They enclose a complex of palaces and entertainment halls, projecting balconies, baths and indoor canals, and geometrical gardens as well as an ornate mosque. Among the most famous structures of the complex is the Hall of Public Audience (Diwan-i-Am), which has 60 red sandstone pillars supporting a flat roof. The Hall of Private Audience (Diwan-i-Khas) is smaller, with a pavilion of white marble.

Red Fort Complex The Red Fort Complex was built as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad – the new capital of the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, Shah Jahan. Named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone, it is adjacent to an older fort, the Salimgarh, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546, with which it forms the Red Fort Complex. The private apartments consist of a row of pavilions connected by a continuous water channel, known as the Nahr-i-Behisht (Stream of Paradise). The Red Fort is considered to represent the zenith of Mughal creativity which, under the Shah Jahan, was brought to a new level of refinement. The planning of the palace is based on Islamic prototypes, but each pavilion reveals architectural elements typical of Mughal building, reflecting a fusion of Persian, Timurid and Hindu traditions The Red Fort’s innovative planning and architectural style, including the garden design, strongly influenced later buildings and gardens in Rajasthan, Delhi, Agra and further afield. Description is available under license Ensemble du Fort Rouge Palais-fort de Shahjahanabad – la nouvelle capitale de Shah Jahan (1628-1658), 5e empereur moghol d’Inde –, le Fort Rouge doit son nom à ses murs d’enceinte imposants en grès rouge. Il est voisin d’un autre fort, le fort Salimgarh, construit par Islam Shah Suri en 1546. À eux deux, ils forment l’ensemble du Fort Rouge. Les appartements privés consistent en une rangée de pavillons reliés par un canal que l’on appelle le Nahr-i-Bihish...

Fast Facts Location: Old Delhi, India Built By: Shah Jahan Built in the Year:1648 Purpose: Main residence of Mughal emperors Area: 254.67 acres Architect: Ustad Ahmad Lahauri Architectural styles: Mughal, Indo-Islamic Current Status: UNESCO World Heritage Site Open: Tuesday-Sunday; Monday closed Timings: Sunrise to Sunset Sound & Light Shows: 6pm 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. Image Credit: Wikipedia.org History Shah Jahan, the then Mughal emperor decided to buil...

Fast Facts Location: Old Delhi, India Built By: Shah Jahan Built in the Year:1648 Purpose: Main residence of Mughal emperors Area: 254.67 acres Architect: Ustad Ahmad Lahauri Architectural styles: Mughal, Indo-Islamic Current Status: UNESCO World Heritage Site Open: Tuesday-Sunday; Monday closed Timings: Sunrise to Sunset Sound & Light Shows: 6pm 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. Image Credit: Wikipedia.org History Shah Jahan, the then Mughal emperor decided to buil...

Red Fort Complex The Red Fort Complex was built as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad – the new capital of the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, Shah Jahan. Named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone, it is adjacent to an older fort, the Salimgarh, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546, with which it forms the Red Fort Complex. The private apartments consist of a row of pavilions connected by a continuous water channel, known as the Nahr-i-Behisht (Stream of Paradise). The Red Fort is considered to represent the zenith of Mughal creativity which, under the Shah Jahan, was brought to a new level of refinement. The planning of the palace is based on Islamic prototypes, but each pavilion reveals architectural elements typical of Mughal building, reflecting a fusion of Persian, Timurid and Hindu traditions The Red Fort’s innovative planning and architectural style, including the garden design, strongly influenced later buildings and gardens in Rajasthan, Delhi, Agra and further afield. Description is available under license Ensemble du Fort Rouge Palais-fort de Shahjahanabad – la nouvelle capitale de Shah Jahan (1628-1658), 5e empereur moghol d’Inde –, le Fort Rouge doit son nom à ses murs d’enceinte imposants en grès rouge. Il est voisin d’un autre fort, le fort Salimgarh, construit par Islam Shah Suri en 1546. À eux deux, ils forment l’ensemble du Fort Rouge. Les appartements privés consistent en une rangée de pavillons reliés par un canal que l’on appelle le Nahr-i-Bihish...

Alan Lagadu—iStock/Thinkstock The fort’s massive red sandstone walls stand 75 feet (23 meters) high. They enclose a complex of palaces and entertainment halls, projecting balconies, baths and indoor canals, and geometrical gardens as well as an ornate mosque. Among the most famous structures of the complex is the Hall of Public Audience (Diwan-i-Am), which has 60 red sandstone pillars supporting a flat roof. The Hall of Private Audience (Diwan-i-Khas) is smaller, with a pavilion of white marble.

Fast Facts Location: Old Delhi, India Built By: Shah Jahan Built in the Year:1648 Purpose: Main residence of Mughal emperors Area: 254.67 acres Architect: Ustad Ahmad Lahauri Architectural styles: Mughal, Indo-Islamic Current Status: UNESCO World Heritage Site Open: Tuesday-Sunday; Monday closed Timings: Sunrise to Sunset Sound & Light Shows: 6pm 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. Image Credit: Wikipedia.org History Shah Jahan, the then Mughal emperor decided to buil...

Alan Lagadu—iStock/Thinkstock The fort’s massive red sandstone walls stand 75 feet (23 meters) high. They enclose a complex of palaces and entertainment halls, projecting balconies, baths and indoor canals, and geometrical gardens as well as an ornate mosque. Among the most famous structures of the complex is the Hall of Public Audience (Diwan-i-Am), which has 60 red sandstone pillars supporting a flat roof. The Hall of Private Audience (Diwan-i-Khas) is smaller, with a pavilion of white marble.

Red Fort Complex The Red Fort Complex was built as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad – the new capital of the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, Shah Jahan. Named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone, it is adjacent to an older fort, the Salimgarh, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546, with which it forms the Red Fort Complex. The private apartments consist of a row of pavilions connected by a continuous water channel, known as the Nahr-i-Behisht (Stream of Paradise). The Red Fort is considered to represent the zenith of Mughal creativity which, under the Shah Jahan, was brought to a new level of refinement. The planning of the palace is based on Islamic prototypes, but each pavilion reveals architectural elements typical of Mughal building, reflecting a fusion of Persian, Timurid and Hindu traditions The Red Fort’s innovative planning and architectural style, including the garden design, strongly influenced later buildings and gardens in Rajasthan, Delhi, Agra and further afield. Description is available under license Ensemble du Fort Rouge Palais-fort de Shahjahanabad – la nouvelle capitale de Shah Jahan (1628-1658), 5e empereur moghol d’Inde –, le Fort Rouge doit son nom à ses murs d’enceinte imposants en grès rouge. Il est voisin d’un autre fort, le fort Salimgarh, construit par Islam Shah Suri en 1546. À eux deux, ils forment l’ensemble du Fort Rouge. Les appartements privés consistent en une rangée de pavillons reliés par un canal que l’on appelle le Nahr-i-Bihish...