Lal Qila is not only an amazing example of architecture but it is also a witness to many historical events.

The history of Lal Qila was built in 1648 by the fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. He had shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi.

Lal Qila is spread over an area of ​​49.815 hectares. It is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna. The water of the river Yamuna flows into the four moats of the fort.

Lal Qila reflects the brilliance of Mughal architecture which is a mixture of Persian and Hindu architecture. Lal Qila is surrounded by 75-foot-high sandstone walls.

The ground floor palace of this fort contains the private chambers of the queens, entertainment halls, a royal dining area, baths, indoor canals, gardens, and a mosque.

The complex includes Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas which are among the most famous Mughal buildings.

• The main entrances to the building are Lahori Gate and Delhi Gate
• The fort was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
• The fort houses museums which showcase ancient art and also houses the Subhas Chandra Bose Museum.
• The national flag is hoisted at the Red Fort on Independence Day. The original name of the building was Qila-i-Mubarak.
• There was not enough supply of red stone in Delhi, so the Red Fort is made entirely of limestone.

The Red Fort has a 60-minute light show that tells visitors about the history of the monument. You can book tickets online to watch the show.

This show in Hindi runs from 7.30 pm to 8.00 pm In English, this show runs from 9.00 pm to 10.

The visiting time for the Red Fort is from 7.00 am to 5.00 pm. The visiting days are Tuesday to Sunday.

The best time to visit is from November to January.