Majestic Red Fort

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Visiting Delhi? It is indeed a historian’s paradise. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that history speaks out loud from every nook and cranny of the ancient city. The architectural mansions stand as a mute witness of the era gone by, the Mughal era. One of the most stunning pieces of Mughal Architecture is the Red Fort or the Lal Qila. Built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, around 1638 and 1648, it still stands tall and impressive.

Tourist Info:

• Location: Netaji Subhash Marg, Old Delhi


• Nearest airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport


• Timings: The fort is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each except Monday


• Nearest railway station: Old Delhi Railway Station


• Nearest metro station: Kashmir Gate


• Admission charges: The entry fee is 0.22 US $ for Indian Citizens and 2.04 US $ for foreign citizens with parking rates that begin from 0.20 US $ for 4 hours.


• Visitors can only explore a part of Red Fort; the rest area is occupied by the army.

White structure within the Red Fort:

Most people have the illusion that there are only red structures within the Red Fort. But as you explore into the mansion, you will come across some ethereal white structures too.

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The Entry Gate:

Lahori Gate, also known as the Chatta Chowk forms the entry to this splendid fort. Lal Quila now houses a busy market place known as the ‘Meena Bazaar’. This bazaar is famous for its excellent collection of antiques, miniature paintings and skillfully crafted fake ivory jewelry. Besides this, there are three more gates, which remains closed.

Five reasons to visit the Red Fort:

Some of the buildings inside the Red fort and their significance in history are:

Diwan-i-Am: Diwan-i-Am, also called as the Hall of Public Audience, originally had a courtyard on its front and was ornately decorated with gilded stuccowork. The main hall had heavy curtain drapes.

Hamam: Accompanying the Diwan-i-Khas, is the Hamam (bathroom set). It consists of three apartments, which are interconnected by corridors. It boasts marble floors and dados, which are inlaid with striking floral patterns of multi-colored stones.

Moti Masjid: To the west of the Hamam lies the Moti Masjid or Pearl Mosque. It was the personal mosque of Mughal Emperor, Aurungzeb. The prayer-hall of the mosque has inlaid black-marble outlines and is surmounted by three bulging domes.

Mumtaz Mahal: Mumtaz Mahal or Chhoti Baithak, is one of the original six chief palaces situated along the river front. This palace has been removed as it was in ruins.

Naubat Khan: Naubat Khana or Naqqar Khana (the Drum House) is situated at the entrance of the palace area. The significance of this hall was that, musicians used to play music here five times a day at the selected hours.

The sense of mysticism and history that the aura within the mansion brings along is unexplainable. You will cherish you visit to the Red Fort throughout your life!

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