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    Location in Delhi, India, Asia. The Red Fort or Lal Qila ( Hindustani: [laːl qiːlaː]) is a historic fort in the Old Delhi neighbourhood of Delhi, India, that historically served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1639, when he decided to shift his capital from ...

  2. The Red Fort Complex was built as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad – the new capital of the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, Shah Jahan. Named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone, it is adjacent to an older fort, the Salimgarh, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546, with which it forms the Red Fort Complex.

  3. Apr 23, 2024 · Red Fort, Mughal fort in Old Delhi, India. It was built by Shah Jahān in the mid-17th century and remains a major tourist attraction. The fort was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007.

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  5. Quick Facts about Red Fort. Type: Monument. Status: UNESCO world heritage site. Original Name: Qila-e-Mubarak, which means the Blessed Fort. Red Fort Area: Spread over an area of about 256 acres. Red Fort Gates: 2 entrances namely Delhi Gate & Lahori Gate. Red Fort Built in: Construction of Red fort started in 1638 and was completed in 1648.

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  6. Sep 25, 2019 · Red Fort. Address. Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi, 110006, India. Phone +91 11 2327 7705. Web Visit website. Delhi's colossal Red Fort (also known as Lal Qila) was home to emperors of the formidable Mughal dynasty for almost 200 years, until 1857 when the British took over.

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  7. Red Fort. Fast Facts. Location: Old Delhi, India. Built By: Shah Jahan. Built in the Year: 1648. Purpose: Main residence of Mughal emperors. Area: 254.67 acres. Architect: Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Architectural styles: Mughal, Indo-Islamic. Current Status: UNESCO World Heritage Site. Open: Tuesday-Sunday; Monday closed. Timings: Sunrise to Sunset.

  8. Lying at the heart of Delhi, the majestic Red Fort stands as a testament to the architectural legacy of Mughals. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is built from fine red sandstone, and also...

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