Red Fort

Are you bored of busy and noisy life.Want peace ? Then visit Paradise of Peace , <strong>“Red Fort”</strong> located in <strong>Delhi, India</strong> one of the famous tourist destinations .<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://www.thermorocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/red-fort-nice.jpg" src="http://www.thermorocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/red-fort-nice.jpg" style="width: 479px; height: 305px;" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><p>It is also known as <strong>Delhi Fort</strong> or <strong>Lal Qila</strong> in Hindi. As it was built of <strong><em>red sand stone</em></strong> the name Red Fort was thus given. One can proudly say that largest monument in old Delhi is Red Fort.</p> <p>Though originally built by Rajput king Raja <strong>Anangpal</strong> later fantastically expanded y mughal emperors <strong>Shah Jahan</strong> and <strong>Aurangazeb</strong>.An interesting point to note about this fort is that it is along the side of Yamuna river, 2 kms in length with height about 18 metres and served as a palace in ancient times for the Mughals.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://www.indianholiday.com/india-photo-gallery/images/delhi/red-fort-delhi4.jpg" src="http://www.indianholiday.com/india-photo-gallery/images/delhi/red-fort-delhi4.jpg" style="width: 480px; height: 348px;" /></p> <p>The construction began in 1638 and finished in 1648.The architecture , art and ornamental work which reflects Indian, European and Persian styles is superb.</p><p><strong><em>The attractions of the fort are :-</em></strong></p> <p>It has two gates of importance - <strong><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Lahore gate</span></strong> which serves as the main entrance to the fort and the Delhi Gate.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://www.ianandwendy.com/OtherTrips/India/Delhi/Red%20Fort/red-fort-2-lahore-gate.JPG" src="http://www.ianandwendy.com/OtherTrips/India/Delhi/Red%20Fort/red-fort-2-lahore-gate.JPG" style="cursor: -moz-zoom-in; width: 482px; height: 722px;" /></p> <p><strong><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Lahore gate</span></strong> is also known as <strong><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Chatta Chowk</span></strong> which leads to shopping stalls called “Meena Bazaar” .</p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong>Drum house</strong></span> or <strong><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Naubat khana </span></strong>beyond the Lahore gate, heart of fort is the place where musicians used to play instruments on occasions. It contained Elephant Gate where visitors got down from their elephants.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://www.india-travel-guide.co.uk/Fatehpur-Sikri/Naubat-Khana-gateway.jpg" src="http://www.india-travel-guide.co.uk/Fatehpur-Sikri/Naubat-Khana-gateway.jpg" style="width: 475px; height: 356px;" /></p> <p><strong><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Hall of Public Audience </span></strong>or<strong><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"> Diwan-i-Aam</span></strong> served as the courtyard richly ornamented where the king addresses the audience.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://www.asiaexplorers.com/india/delhi/diwaniaam/03.jpg" src="http://www.asiaexplorers.com/india/delhi/diwaniaam/03.jpg" style="width: 473px; height: 314px;" /></p> <p><strong><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Hall of Private Audience </span></strong>or <span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong>Diwan-i-Khas</strong></span> is site where private meetings were held by Emperor. The hall made of marble with attractive Peacock throne studded with gems and rubies but carried away by Nadir shah. One can believe by the statement given by Amir Khusro that “<em>if there was a paradise on Earth then it is here”</em> which reminds the glory of Mughals.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://www.ianandwendy.com/OtherTrips/India/Jaipur/City%20Palace/jaipur-city-palace-8-diwan-i-khas.JPG" src="http://www.ianandwendy.com/OtherTrips/India/Jaipur/City%20Palace/jaipur-city-palace-8-diwan-i-khas.JPG" style="cursor: -moz-zoom-in; width: 473px; height: 316px;" /></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong>Palace of Colors </strong></span>or <strong><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Rang mahal</span></strong> is another feature of this fort with a spectacular fountain of lotus shape hall made of marble, with decorative ceiling and paintings with central pool constructed for the royal women.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dd/RedFortDelhi-Rang-Mahal-20080210-3.jpg" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dd/RedFortDelhi-Rang-Mahal-20080210-3.jpg" style="cursor: -moz-zoom-in; width: 477px; height: 349px;" /></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong>Mumtaz Mahal</strong></span> is now a museum where thousands of visitors view the gallery.</p> <p><strong><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Life Bestowing Garden</span></strong> or <strong><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Hayat Bakshah Bagh</span></strong> which lies north of fort is a formal large garden.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://www.greatmirror.com/images/medium/005413.jpg" src="http://www.greatmirror.com/images/medium/005413.jpg" style="width: 468px; height: 312px;" /></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong>Pearl Mosque </strong></span>or <strong><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Moti Masjid</span> </strong>is a three domed small structure built of marble used by Aurangzeb.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://www.shunya.net/Pictures/NorthIndia/Bhopal/MotiMasjid.jpg" src="http://www.shunya.net/Pictures/NorthIndia/Bhopal/MotiMasjid.jpg" style="width: 469px; height: 318px;" /></p> <p>The other attractions are the<span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong> Royal Baths</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> or</span><strong> Hammams</strong></span> , <span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><strong>Shah Bur</strong></span>j a private area for Shah Jahan with marvelous architecture of floral patterns, multi colored stones and white marble.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://www.saunas.com/images/history/259-hammam-v.jpg" src="http://www.saunas.com/images/history/259-hammam-v.jpg" style="width: 480px; height: 429px;" /></p></div><br /><br /></div>

Red Fort

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