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Red Fort

Also known as Lal Qila

historic fortress in Delhi, India

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The Red Fort is a historic fortress located in Delhi, India, built during the Mughal Empire as a royal residence and seat of power. It remains an important symbol of India's cultural heritage and is now a major tourist attraction and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Area: 43.4309
Official website: delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/tourist_place/red_fort.jsp
Image: Red Fort, Delhi by alexfurr.jpg
Height: 33

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native label: लाल क़िला
date of official opening: 1648-04-06
Commons category: Red Fort
Commons gallery: लाल किला / لال قلعہ / Red Fort
Commons Institution page: Red Fort

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The Red Fort (Lal Qila in Hindi; Hindi pronunciation: [laːl 'qɪlaː]) is a historic Mughal fort located in the Old Delhi area of Delhi, India. Serving as the main residence of the Mughal emperors, it was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan on the 12th of May 1639; the fort was constructed following his decision to shift the Mughal capital from Agra to Delhi. Originally adorned in red and white, the fort's design is attributed to Ustad Ahmad Lahori, the architect of the Taj Mahal. The Red Fort is a prominent example of Mughal architecture from Shah Jahan's reign, combining Persian and Indian architectural styles.

During the invasion by Nadir Shah of the Afsharid Empire in 1739, the fort was plundered and stripped of its artwork and jewels. Following the Indian Rebellion of 1857, many of its marble structures were demolished by the British, although the defensive walls remained largely intact. The fort was later repurposed as a military garrison.