The Red Fort
The Red Fort The Red Fort ( Lal Qila ) is a monument built in 1638 that rises 33 meters ( 108 ft ) above Old Delhi. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The fort is located in what is now the center of Delhi, India. It is made of red stone and marble. It was built on the right bank of the Yamuna River. Established as Shahjahanabad in 1648, The Red Fort was known as the capital of the Mughal Empire in India. Its construction is attributed to Shah Jahan who also built the famous Taj Mahal in Agra, and was also known by the name Quila Mubarak and remained the residence of the Mughal Imperial family for nearly 20 decades. The Red Fort was originally referred to as " Qila-i-Mubarak" ( the blessed fort ), because it was the residence of the royal family. The layout of the Red Fort was organised to keep and integrate thi...
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