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Red Fort

Red fort - Delhi

The Red Fort or the Lal Quila as it is traditionally called is situated in old Delhi, the capital of India. The Red Fort was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century that took around 9 years to complete this magnificent structure and around 10 million rupees to build the fort. The Red Fort is a masterpiece of architecture and is one of the most visited spot in old Delhi. Tourists from India and abroad never miss the opportunity to visit this huge structure.

Tourists can easily take a taxi or other mode of transport to reach the place. If you are new to the city, the city map can be of great help. You can also find the right road to reach the place and check out the nearby places as well. Red Fort is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna and is still a significant monument that provides a glimpse of the grandeur of the past. Apart from the magnificent fort, one can also find various beautiful structures inside the fort like the halls of public, marble palaces, mosque, gardens, and plush apartments all in their rich architecture that shows you the prosperous past of the Emperor. The fort even today continues to mesmerize visitors with its impressive red sandstone wall, huge bastions, and some of the finest and intricate work done on the walls that are not to be seen anywhere in other structures.

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While you stroll in the fort, you can have a peek in the life of the emperor and also imagine the workings of the Emperor that was carried out and the hugeness of all the things that would take place inside the fort. The fort includes the most famous Diwan-i-Am, which is the hall for public, where the emperor used to listen to the complaints of the people and find solutions to their problems. There is also a Diwan-i-Khas that was for the private people only, where the Emperor discusses plans, strategies and secret meetings. There used to be a peacock throne for the Emperor, which had all types of precious stones build in it. It was made of gold and was quite huge. It was however, carried away by Nadir Shah to Iran in 1739.

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Red Fort - Entry Fee, Timing, Address, Official Website

AddressNetaji Subhash Marg, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi - 110006
Entry FeeEntry fee for Indians: 10 Rs.
Entry fee for Foreigners : 250 Rs.
TimingVisiting Hours - 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sound & Light ShowsEntry fee for Adults : 80 Rs.
Entry fee for Children : 30 Rs.
TimingVisiting Hours
6:00 PM - 8.30PM (Hindi)
8.00 PM - 9.30 PM (English)
Days When ClosedMonday
Phone No (Official) +91-11-23277705
Official Websitewww.delhitourism.gov.in
Photography allowed or notNot allowed
Videography Fee25 Rs.
Nearest railway stationChandni Chowk Metro Station




Last Updated on : April 18, 2015