Location
Address
Netaji Subhash Marg Chandni Chowk Near Chandni Chowk Metro Station Delhi 110 006
Description
The Red Fort or Lal Quilla as the fort is popularly known as, situated in Delhi depicts the Mughal architectural brilliance. The 17 th century historical events come alive in the evenings at the fort with the sound and lights of the SonEt Lumiere . The Red Fort can be entered from both the Lahore and the Delhi gates. The Lahore gate being the principal gate connects the Red Fort and the Chatta Chawk Bazaar beaming with life. The Red Fort in Delhi was built by Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648. The red fort, created by Shah Jahan is the seventh Muslim city in the Delhi boundary. The Lal Quilla has witnessed the extravagant life styles of the royal families. In the later years the Red Fort suffered invasion in the hands of Nadir Shah and also the British government. Musicians of the royal court used to entertain the emperor and his guests at the Lal Quilla and many a promising youth had been crowned as an emperor or announced as a prince inside this fort.