Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Red Fort or Lal Quila

Delhi's most important monument, in fact our capital is most described by this and is proudly standing since centuries most spectacular monument called Red Fort or Lal Quila, this most important and rich heritage of India was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century, Red Fort is has got its place on massive expanse of land.

Lal Quila in Delhi
It is surrounded by 2 kilometers long walls, Lal Quila has so manybuildings that are located in its premises, they extend from halls and palaces to apartments and gardens, if you want to enter Red Fort then the main entrance is from Lahori Gate, you will come across a bazaar that sells so many paintings, carpets and jwellery it is called as Meena Bazaar.

Diwan-I-Aam is the hall for public audiences and has got its place in the boundaries of fort , the place where ruler used to solve the problems of people and he was supposed to be seated on a marble pinnacle, and the place where private meetings would be conducted by the king, and most renowned and world famous Peacock throne has got its place in the center.

Red fort has got the place of colours that is also known as the name of Rang Mahal, here the wives of Kings and mistresses stay, the other beautiful structures are Pearl Mosque, that was used for Aurangzeb, the great Mughal Emperor personally, at red fort there are various special light and sound shows take place for public. This monument speaks about India's glory.