Red Fort Lal Quila Delhi India

Fort. By cruisingindia.com on Oct 31, 2006.

Red Fort (Lal Qila) in Delhi India The Red Fort in Delhi feels almost imposing for anyone visiting it for the first time. It seems like it rises straight out of an ocean of people in narrow, congested streets. The structure was sanctioned in 1639 and took eight years to complete, when Emperor Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital to Delhi.

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Diwan-I-Khas of the Lal Qila in Delhi India Red Fort (Lal Qila) in Delhi India

The fort as such has gone through various changes over the centuries with small portions being added. During the British rule some parts of it were demolished. Although important structures have stood on.

The fort has two main entrances – the Lahori Gate, which faces the famed Chandni Chowk market and the Delhi Gate. The Fort has the Diwan-e-Aam, and Diwan-e-Khas where the king would grant audience to the public and important people respectively. Adjacent to it the Rang Mahal, a water cooled housing for the royal ladies.

There is War Memorial Museum which is housed on the first floor. Red Fort, or Lal Qila as it is more popularly known, is a masterpiece of architecture. There is also a marble balcony, which once projected over the banks of the River Yamuna and once the river changed its course it was from this place that the Emperors used to present themselves for public appearance.

A sound and light show is held in Hindi and Englidh every evening and touches on Mughal history in India. The timings for summer: Hindi 7 pm to 8 pm and English 8 pm to 9 pm. For the winter they are in Hindi 6 pm to 7 pm and English 7 pm to 8 pm.

There is an entrance fee of Rs. 20.

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