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The Red Fort, known as Lal Qila, stands at the heart of Old Delhi and has been the most important symbol of India's political life since its completion in 1648. Constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as the palace for his new capital Shahjahanabad, the fort's massive red sandstone walls stretch over two kilometres and enclose a complex of palaces, audience halls, gardens and a mosque designed to project the authority and refinement of the Mughal empire at its peak.
The fort is entered through the Lahori Gate, the ceremonial main entrance. The Chatta Chowk covered bazaar immediately inside once served the imperial household and now holds craft and souvenir stalls. The Diwan-i-Am, the Hall of Public Audience, is where the emperor heard petitions from his subjects from a raised marble throne. The Diwan-i-Khas, the Hall of Private Audience, held the legendary Peacock Throne before it was removed by Nader Shah of Persia in 1739.
The Rang Mahal was the residence of the emperor's wives. The Moti Masjid is a small three-domed marble mosque within the grounds. The Red Fort Archaeological Museum in the Mumtaz Mahal holds six galleries of Mughal-era objects. Every August 15 India's Prime Minister hoists the national flag here for Independence Day.
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The fort is closed every Monday so plan your visit Tuesday through Sunday
Opening hours are 9:30 am to 4:30 pm with the last entry and ticket sale closing at 4:30 pm
Photography for personal use is permitted throughout most areas of the fort
Large bags and tripods are not permitted and all visitors pass through security screening at the entrance
The nearest metro station is Lal Qila on the Violet Line approximately 250 metres from the main entrance
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Red Fort is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. It is closed every Monday. The light and sound show operates in the evenings on Tuesday to Sunday after the daytime visiting hours.
The evening light and sound show tells the story of the Mughal empire and the history of Red Fort through narration, music and light projected across the fort's structures. The show runs on Tuesday to Sunday evenings and requires a separate ticket from the daytime entry.
The main highlights are Lahori Gate, Chatta Chowk bazaar, Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Rang Mahal, Moti Masjid and the Red Fort Archaeological Museum in the Mumtaz Mahal. The Hayat Bakhsh gardens and the Hammam royal bath are also within the complex.
The Peacock Throne was commissioned by Shah Jahan and kept in the Diwan-i-Khas. In 1739 the Persian emperor Nader Shah invaded Delhi and carried the throne back to Persia. It was later broken up and its gems dispersed. The throne no longer exists in its original form.
Photography for personal use is permitted throughout most of the fort. Video equipment, tripods and professional equipment require a permit. Drone photography is not permitted. Flash photography may be restricted inside the museum galleries.
The nearest metro station is Lal Qila on the Delhi Metro Violet Line, approximately 250 metres from the Lahori Gate entrance. From Chandni Chowk station on the Yellow Line the fort is a 1.5 km walk or a short auto-rickshaw ride.
Yes. Red Fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 as part of the historic monuments of Delhi.
Every year on August 15, India's Independence Day, the Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag from the ramparts of Lahori Gate and addresses the nation in a ceremony broadcast live across the country. The fort is closed to regular visitors on this day.
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