Red Fort of Delhi
The Red Fort, moreover known as Lal Qila, is a medieval fort in Old Delhi, India that served as the Mughal Emperors’ principal residence. It is a reflection of the Mughal Empire’s cultural, political, and architectural splendor, inking the Indian ancient landscape with rich variegated colors. With its tremendous surrounding walls and spread over 256 acres overlooking the Yamuna, the post is drenched in crimson and has withstood the passage of time and anti-colonial defiance. On 15 August 1947, the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, raised the
Indian flag above the Lahori Gate. Each year on India’s Independence Day (15 August), the Prime Minister hoists the Indian tricolor flag at the fort’s main door and conveys a nationally broadcast speech from its ramparts. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 as part of the Red Fort Complex.
History: Red Fort of Delhi
In the year 1638 ACE king Shah Jahan decided to make a fort on the banks of river Yamuna. This fort was completed in the year 1648 at a cost of ten million Mughal Rupees. Aurangzeb son of Shahjahan ruled over India from this fort. The 18th Century saw many Mughal kings being crowned and many scandals being hatched over here, In 1739 Nadir shah the Persian emperor looted the peacock throne and many more valuable memorabilia from here.
In 1752 the Marathas won the red fort, In 1783 the Sikh forces of Baba Baghel Singh Dhaliwal conquered Delhi. British East India gained control of the red fort in 1803. After the revolt of 1857, the English again recaptured the red fort and the last Mughal Bahadur Shah Zafar II was exiled to Rangoon. In 1947 India became an independent nation and the Prime minister unfurls the national flag from the bastion of the red fort every year on the 15th of August.
One of the interesting facts about the Red Fort is that the red color was never present. It was only painted red by the Britishers after the limestone began to flake apart. The name Lal Qila comes from the British era, when they painted it red to protect it and so renamed it Red Fort, which was later interpreted as Lal Qila, which means “people’s land”.
Some information about Red Fort
Red Fort: Entrance Gate
There are three gates in the red fort. The common tourists can look for entry through the Lahori Door. The Lahore Door is the famous image of free India. Every year the prime minister of India hoists the National flag over here on 15th August the Independence Day of India. The Delhi gate is used as an entry and exit gate for VIP persons. The third gate is no more in use. It’s known as the Khijri gate (waterfront gate). Huge wooden entryways gilded with bronze guard the Lahori door.
Red Fort: Timings
Except for Mondays, visitors can visit the Red Fort on any day of the week. The timings for Red Fort, Delhi are from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. The best time to come is between October and February when Delhi is at its most beautiful. In order to enjoy the light and sound show which is available in two languages: Hindi and English you check the timings and tickets online for the Red Fort, Delhi.
Red Fort: Entry Fee
The Red Fort ticket cost Rs 35 for Indians and Rs 500 for guests. The expense for videography is INR 25 per camcorder. The Light and Sound performance in the Red Fort costs Rs 60 for adults and Rs 20 for children. The weekend admission price is Rs 80 for adults and Rs 30 for children.
