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Red Fort |
The Red Fort of Delhi or the legendary Lal Qila is the pride of India. Built by Shah Jahan from 1638 to 1648, this massive fort is much better planned than its 100-year old ancestor at Agra, the original capital of Mughals. Used as the Royal Residence by the Mughals, the Red Fort houses some of the most creative palaces and structures that owe themselves to Shah Jahan's ambition and desire for creating unsurpassed architectural legacies. The Red Fort is situated on the bank of River Yamuna, which fed the moats surround it. The last Mughal emperor who occupied the fort was Bahadur Shah Zafar, who was later imprison there by British and then exiled.   |
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When India gained Independence on 15th August 1947, the first Prime Minister of India unveiled the Indian Tricolor Flag on the Red Fort. Since then, Indian Prime Minister celebrated Indian Independence Day by unfurling the flag on the Red Fort to mark the occasion. The art and architecture of the Red Fort presents a delightful fusion of Indian, Persian and European art. The fort is an important landmark of Old Delhi. Chandni Chowk, the crescent-shaped marketplace that was once developed to those who lived and worked in the fort complex, has now become Asia's biggest and oldest markets. It is also close to Jama Masjid, the biggest mosque in India.
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