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.