Red Fort

Highlights

• The Red Fort is a historic Mughal fort located in the Old Delhi area of Delhi, India.
• Serving as the main residence of the Mughal emperors, it was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan on the 12th of May 1639; the fort was constructed following his decision to shift the Mughal capital from Agra to Delhi.
• Originally adorned in red and white, the fort's design is attributed to Ustad Ahmad Lahori, the architect of the Taj Mahal.
• The Red Fort is a prominent example of Mughal architecture from Shah Jahan's reign, combining Persian and Indian architectural styles.
• During the invasion by Nadir Shah of the Afsharid Empire in 1739, the fort was plundered and stripped of its artwork and jewels.

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Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

Architecture

• •The World Heritage Convention characterises the Red Fort as embodying "the zenith of Mughal creativity".
• •The fort synthesises Islamic palace structure with local traditions, resulting in a confluence of "Persian and Timurid architecture".
• •The fort served as an inspiration for later buildings and gardens across the Indian subcontinent.
• •The Red Fort spans an area of 254.67 acres (103.06 hectares) and is enclosed by 2.41 kilometres (1.50 miles) of defensive walls.

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