Red Fort Delhi
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The Indian name for the Red Fort, Delhi is Lal Quila. The walls of the fort are smooth and heavily decorated. They open up into two major gates the Delhi and the Lahore gates. The Lahore Gate serves to be the main gate which leads to the Chatta Chowk. The southern part is the Delhi gate. The eastern side serves to as the drum house, the musicians used to gather in this place.
The Red Fort, Delhi is famous for the internal buildings also:
- The Diwan-i-Am
- The Diwan-i-Khas
- Rang Mahal
- Moti Masjid
The Diwan-i-Am is the place where the Emperor used to take up the complaints from the people. He used to sit on a marble plate and then take up the problems from the people’s part. The The Diwan-i-Khas is famous for the Peacock throne. The throne was all decorated with rubies and diamonds. This was stole in the year 1739 when nadir Shah attacked India. The Rang Mahalis the house of colors where the Emperors used to keep their wives in a lavish manner. The place is all covered with fountains. The main fountain is lotus shaped which is cut from one marble itself The Moti masjid is a mosque within the Red Fort, Delhi.
There are certain other royal baths to attract the tourist’s attention. Tourists from around the globe come to visit this place. The place has an elaborate market. The Meena Bazar is famous for wall paintings, antiques and jewelry. The market also sells the best quality carpets her. The Red Fort, Delhi is a mark of the Mughal excellence.
There are exhibitions and events that take place in the Red Fort, Delhi. Light and sound shows are popular which depicts the history of India. The shows are conducted both in Hindi and English. There are a lot of foreign tourists who visit the Red Fort, Delhi so; the English shows are organized for their convenience. The Red Fort, Delhi is open on all days except Monday. Tourists can avail taxies, buses and auto rickshaws to reach the place.
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