Red Fort (Lal Qila)
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The red sandstone palace-fort of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in Old Delhi, from where the Prime Minister addresses the nation every Independence Day.
FortOld Delhi (Shahjahanabad)Best time to visit: October to MarchUNESCO heritage 2007
Highlights
- Lahori Gate and the covered market of Chhatta Chowk
- Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas, the halls of public and private audience
- Rang Mahal and the marble water channel (Nahr-i-Bihisht)
- Museums on the freedom struggle and evening sound-and-light show
Significance
Built when Shah Jahan moved his capital to Delhi in the 1640s, the fort was the seat of Mughal power. The national flag is hoisted here on 15 August each year. The Red Fort Complex was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.