Red Fort History

Lal Kila - Red Fort was the residence of the Mughal empire till about 1857 till about 200 years. Red Fort / Red Fort is in Delhi.

The Red Fort was built in 1648 by the fifth Mughal Empire Shah Jahan as its castle. Red Fort was completely made of red stones because of its name being Red Fort.


 This fort represents the creativity of Mughal ruler Shah Jahan. This fort was built according to Muslim traditions and models. In Red Fort, we see a replica of the Muslim palace, along with the image of Persian traditions also we see in the Red Fort.![29_04_2018-qilalaldelhi.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcn42u7KMpiUpWmRvncYXH6yZRQxHcAxmgtynTh17iKyY/29_04_2018-qilalaldelhi.jpg)


                                              Facts About Red Fort

The Red Fort is actually white. -
Yes, it is called Red Fort but in reality it is not made of red color. According to the Indian Survey of Archaeological, some parts of the fort are made of Nimbo (Lime) stones. but

His name is on the marginal walls of the fort. -
To be the high boundary wall of the fort means more protection of the fort. Since the Red Fort has been reddened, the British kept its name Red Fort and the local people changed the name to the fort as the Red Fort.

The Red Fort was once called Qila-i-Mubarak. -
As we all know, the red fort was originally called Qila-i-Mubarak. This fort was built when Shah, where he had decided to move his capital Agra to Delhi.

      It takes 10 years to build the Red Fort / Red Fort. -

We all know that at that time there was not enough resources and facilities available for construction work. But the finest architect of that time, Ustad Hamid and Ustad Ahmad, started its construction in 1638 and its construction work was completed in 1648, meaning it took 10 years to complete it.

     Kohinoor Diamond is a part of its furniture. -

Kohinoor diamond Shah was a part of the Taj. The Shah, where he used to sit in his Divan-i-Special, wearing the crown that was made of solid gold, and which had precious metal, is said that Kohinoor diamond is the world's most precious diamond.

    Lal Kila's main entrance is called the Lahore Gate. -

The Red Fort has two entrances - Delhi Gate and Lahore Gate. Because of Shah's attraction to Lahore, he was named as the Lahore Gate. The biggest attraction for people is that of India-Pakistan only.

  There is also a water gate in the fort. -

There is also a water drainage door in the fort. By the way, it is a river bank and the name of the river is Yamuna river. There has been a lot of change in the river in so many years but the name of the river has not changed.