HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF RED FORT

Hello Guys!!! Here I am back with my another blog, I hope you all are doing fine during this lockdown. So in this blog i am going to tell you about the architecture and history of Red Fort.

Red Fort is one of the most popular tourist destination of delhi. It attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world, every year. It is also the largest monument in Old Delhi. The Fort was constructed by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in 17th century , he ordered the construction of the Red Fort in 1638 when he shifted the capital of Indian from Agra  to Delhi and Ustad Ahmad was chosen as the architect. The construction was completed by 1648 and it was originally titled as "Qila-i-Mubarak".


Significant Structures at Red Fort

Diwan-i-Aam
One of the most interesting sites of Red Fort, Diwan-i-Aam or all of the public audiences acted as the Mughal Emperor's confession room. The Emperor would listen to the ples and requests of the common public in this hall.

Hayat Bakhsh Bagh

The Mughal constructed the Hayat Bakhsh Bagh or "Life-bestowing Garden" at red fort to symbolically represent paradise on Earth.

Diwan-i-Khas

Diwan-i-Khas or the hall of Private audiences was used by Mughal Emperors to hold their private Meetings with countries and state guests.

Lahore Gate

This act as the main gate of Red Fort and from the ramparts of Lahore Gate, The Prime Minister of the country gives his Independence Day speech. 

Zenana
Zenana or the women's quarters are the southernmost pavilions of the palace. The women of the palace used to reside in the Zenanas during Mughal Empire.

Delhi Gate
Delhi Gate is the Southern public gate from which the tourists can enter the Red Fort.

Moti Masjid

Moti Masjid or the Pearl mosque was built by Aurangzeb, in 16659, which is a small mosque carved with white marble. To the west of the hammam is the Moti Masjid , the Pearl Mosque.

Significance of Red Fort Today

Red Fort symbolizes the pinnacle of Mughal creativity that was prevalent during the rule of Mughals in India. After India gained Independence the fort was continued to be under the control of Indian Army which they used as their cantonment till 22 December 2003, Now it is handed over for restoration and preservation to the Archaeological Survey of India.

Prime Minister Of India hoists the National Flag at Red Fort every year on 15th August which is celebrated as India's Independence Day, after which he gives his national Speech.

Also, The Red Fort acts a tourist site for the public which shows a light and sound show every evening depicting Mughal History. Also, people can witness the archaeological and Indian war memorial museum which is filled with "blood paintings" that depict the story of young Indian martyrs.

Red Fort is the oldest monument, it was fun to visit Red  Fort, I have learnt so many new things about our history and it took me more than a day to visit the whole Red Fort.

EXPLORING RED FORT

             

Hello Guys!!! I hope you all are doing fine, here i am back with my another blog. In the last blog I explored Jama Masjid which near to Chandni Chowk and Red Fort, So in this blog i will going to tell you about Red For (Lal Quila).

I took a battery rickshaw from Jama Masjid to Red fort the distance is not so far, As i reached the Lal Quila me and friend buy the entrance ticket which is 50 rupees. Red fort is quite huge complex it is very difficult to explore whole complex in just one day, I spent almost 4 hours in the fort.

It was constructed by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who also constructed the world-famous Taj Mahal, in the 17th century. The fort is the residence of the Mughal Emperor, and their families. It was also the place from where the emperors ran their vast empire. Currently designated as a UNESCO world Heritage.

There are different complex in the fort i.e

· Diwan-i-Aam

· Diwan-I-Khas

· Nahr-i-Behisht

· Zenanas and Rang Mahal

· Moti Masjid

· Hayat Bakhsh Bagh 

There is also sound and light show in the evening, it tell about the Mughal incidents which is the major tourist attraction. Fort also have 3 museums which display the archaeological discoveries.  In the next blog we i'll tell you about the architecture of the Red Fort in detail.

SNEAK INTO JAMA MASJID

                                    

      

Hello Guys!!Here I am back with my another blog, I hope you all doing fine at your home, So in last blog i talked about my last visit to Chandni Chowk. In this blog i am going to talk about Jama Masjid which is near to Chandni Chowk .After Chandni Chowk, i headed to explore the other treasure left by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The great Jama Masjid mosque. This is the same emperor who built the Taj Mahal. The way to the Jama Masjid goes through the busiest street of Chandni Chowk market. There were hundreds of people selling street food with different smells of spices and fried oil.I arrived at the gate from the Patel Gali Road,

Jama Masjid is the prominent landmark and one of the top tourist attraction in Delhi, Jama masjid (Friday Mosque) is also the biggest and best - Known  mosque in India. Jama Masjid is insanely jammed and jumbled, with both people and vehicles. It's definitely worth experiencing through!Foodies will enjoy sampling the street food there at karim's, Qureshi kabab.

Spend your day at visiting Jama Masjid after lock down it worth. Till then stay home stay safe, Wash your hands, feed poor help them .

Chandni Chowk A Place That Holds Many Stories

Hello guys!!I hope you all are fine at your homes, So as we all know lock down is extended till 3 May till then stay home, stay safe.

As i travel to chandni chowk before the lock down so toady i am gonna share my experience with you. Chandni chowk is a place one of the Delhi's busiest, grandest and oldest shopping markets.It became the heart and soul of the commercial activities .Chandni chowk has been highligted in various bollywood films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Delhi-6 and chandni chowk to china making one want a dekko on what is this place all about. In my last visit to chandni chowk, i walk the crowed street just to feel, smell, hear, see and taste Old Delhi; a special treat was to eat at Parawthe Wala on Paranthe wali Gali - it is most definitely worth searching out  for every imaginable kind of Paratha! 

A promise one day is surely not enough to enjoy the wonderful and enchanting chandni chowk . I did manage to get a small glimpse of it in one day. As i walked in the narrow alleys, i felt myself deported back in time and i could imagine the people living there decades and perhaps centuries age.The perfect way to enjoy heritage at its best!

                            

       Delhi During Corona Virus

Hello guys!!! I hope you all are doing fine So, as we all it is 12 day of lock down. We all are in our homes due to corona virus,this virus is spreading all over the world because of the corona virus the air quality of  Delhi as well as other cities of India is improving  day by day. Here is some images of Delhi during lock down.

   

Source: Google

Source : Google

 Through pictures i can see how much the Delhi is beautiful and the water of Yamuna river so clean. It just seem like the nature is reset itself inhaling pure air skyies are blue the Ozone layer is also start healing, the lock down is also good for the nature. I also request all of you please keep wash your hand in short intervals and do not go out of your house the lock down is for our benefits the death rates trolls in america is 621 today and More than 4000 people already died in america so, please this is request our govt is taking all the measures to stop virus and we should follow them rather than breaking it.