We saw the Red Fort on the last day of the Delhi trip.The Red Fort has its political and historical significance. It was the seat of power during the uprising of 1857. Also the Indian Prime Minister addresses the nation from the Red fort. The Red Fort as its name suggest is red in colour. The Red fort or Lal Qilla is big and grand. The Fort build by Emperor Shahjehan was built for maximum comfort. Close to the river Yamuna, it was a strategic location in terms of military and comfort.
The Information about Red Fort
The Army occupied the Red fort till 2003. The fort premises housed a lot of army battalions
The Red fort as seen from outside. It is a grand building
The Lahore Darwaza or the Lahore Door. The door was named thus because it faced the city, Lahore which is in Pakistan now.
The emperor throne in the Diwane-I-Aam. Diwane-I-Aam was the court for the common people. People could come here with their grievances. The Emperor sat on this marble throne, overlooking the audience.
The Information about Diwan-I-Aam
The Diwane-I-Khas, the private court of the Emperor. Here the important decision took place.
Information about Khas Mahal
Once upon a time, the walls of the Khas Mahal were gold plated. Invaders over the centuries looted all the gold. Today, the Indian government has arranged for a small part to be gold plated just for example. India was once known “Sone ki Chidiya” (the bird of gold)
The Peacock Throne was situated here. It had the famed “Kohinoor diamond”. The Diamond is now part of the crown of the Queen of England.
The inside of the Rang Mahal, the residence of the Emperor’s daughter. The unique marble design coupled with water from Yamuna kept the palace cold during summer and hot during winter.
The walls and ceiling of Rang Mahal were decorated with diamonds and precious stones and mirrors to reflect light. Now its just blank designs
The information about Rang Mahal
The Moti Masjid, built by Emperor Aurangze. It is said that he built the masjid by making caps and selling them.
The Hawa Mahal facing the Yamuna river. It served as recreation point for the royal family
The big building is the Hamam, also known as the bathing space of the Emperors and royal family. My house is not even half of this building.
The water in the Hamam was burned by the wood burning below the Hamam.
Nice post, as always. Awesome photos !!!
WOW, I mean… WOW!!!
Thanks for sharing that!
Thanks Taks and Monica