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Built during the reign of Shah Jahan, the Lal Qila (or Red Fort) has been a mute witness to innumerable conspiracies, scandals, and battles. Completed in a span of nine years, it cost about ten million rupees. It was built in the year 1648 along the banks of the Yamuna river. The name is symbolic to its massive red sandstone walls that surround it.
The fort is octagonal in shape, like most Islamic buildings in India. The Red Fort is an intimidating structure. It measures 900m by 550m, with its rampart walls covering a perimeter of 2.41km.
The Diwan- i- Khas, where private audiences were greeted, is made of marble, and its centre piece used to be the Peacock Throne, which was studded with rubies and gems.
Today, it daily welcomes thousands of tourists. The daily sound and light show in the evenings is very popular with the visitors and is a must- see.
Hours: 6am- 6pm, Closed Monday
Admission: Rs. 5 for Indians and Rs. 100 for foreigners.
Contact Information
Red Fort
Chandni Chowk
110006 New Delhi, DL
Tel. +911126779191
http://www.tsiindia.com/india-tourism/redfort-delhi
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