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Red Fort is the most popular tourist destination of Delhi.

Which attracts millions of foreign tourists every year. This is the same place from where the Prime Minister of India addresses the countrymen on 15 August every year. This tradition continues from the day of independence till today. The Red Fort was under the control of the Indian Army since independence, but in December 2003, it was handed over by the Army to the 'Tourism Authority of India' for its maintenance. On 22 December 2003, the Indian Army vacated its 56-year-old office and vacated the Red Fort and handed it over to the Department of Tourism in a ceremony. Defense Minister George Fernandes said in this program that the history of the armed forces is associated with the Red Fort, but now the time has come to show the world one aspect of our courage.

The Red Fort  is one of the most impressive grand forts in the world. Red Fort got its name because it is made of red stones. Every year on 15th August, the Prime Minister of India hoists the flag at the Red Fort at 7 in the morning and gives a speech to his countrymen on the policy of his country. Thousands of people visit the Red Fort to hear his speech. This historical fort located in Delhi is a unique heritage of Mughal architecture. The history of India is also closely associated with this fort. It was here that the British merchants removed the last Mughal ruler, Bahadur Shah Zafar, and the three centuries of Mughal rule came to an end. The Red Fort, a symbol of India's pride, was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the seventeenth century. Since then, this historic heritage has withstood many attacks. The Red Fort has also been a witness to the freedom struggle. From the ramparts of the Red Fort, the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru declared that India is now independent from the colonial rule. It is located in the city of Old Delhi, adjacent to the capital of India, New Delhi. It is selected in UNESCO World Heritage Site.

History

The Red Fort and Shahjahanabad city were built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1639 AD. The Red Fort was the palace of Shahjahanabad, the new capital of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It was the seventh Muslim city of Delhi city. Shah Jahan shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi. Shah Jahan also had the ambition to make new constructions and his main interest was also in this. The planning, arrangement and beauty of the Red Fort is a unique example of Mughal creativity, which was at its peak during the time of Shah Jahan. It is said that after the construction of this fort many development works were added by Shah Jahan himself. The development works were done by Aurangzeb and the last Mughal rulers. Many changes in the overall configuration were made after the first freedom struggle of 1857 during the British period. During the British period, this fort was mainly used as a cantonment. Even after independence, many important parts of it remained under the control of the army till 2003.

Architectural

It was named Red Fort only because of the red sandstone used in the construction of the Red Fort. Its walls are two and a half kilometers long and 60 feet high.

The total length of its walls is 18 meters towards the Yamuna river and 33 meters towards the city. The Red Fort is situated at the eastern end of Salimgarh. It got its name from the red sandstone ramparts and walls. This forms its boundary wall. On measuring, it is known that its plan is an 82 m. The square grid of (drawn using square.

There is a high level of art creation in the Red Fort. The artworks here are a mixture of Persian, European and Indian art, which was called the distinctive and unique 'Shah Jahanni style'. This style is excellent in colour, expression and form. The Red Fort is an important building in Delhi, which encompasses Indian history and its arts in itself. Its importance goes beyond the limits of time. It is a symbol of architectural genius and power. Efforts were made to preserve and preserve the Red Fort even before it was declared a 'National Monument' in 1913.

The walls of the Red Fort are open at two main gates - Delhi Gate and Lahore Gate. 

Lahore Gate

Lahore Gate is its main entrance. There is a long market inside it. There is Chatta Chowk, whose walls are lined with shops. It is followed by a large open space, where it intersects the north-south road. This road previously divided the fort into parts of military and civilian palaces. The southern end of this road is Delhi Gate.

From the Lahore Gate, visitors reach 'Chhatta Chowk', which used to be the royal market. This royal market housed families of courtiers, jewellers, painters, carpet makers, enamel workers, silk weavers and specialized artisans. A road from the Shahi Bazaar leads to Nawabar Khane, from where the royal band was played five times a day. This band house also signifies the entry into the main palace and all the guests except the royal family have to bow down from here. 

The Red Fort is the most popular tourist destination of Delhi.