Places to Visit in Red Fort
The Red Fort (Lal Qila) is so unique that tourists come from almost all the world's countries. Red Fort is the biggest monument in Delhi. By the way, earlier Shah Jahan lived in Agra and he made the first Red Fort there. He also built the Taj Mahal for his wife. But then Shah Jahan came to Delhi and he built a second Red Fort here too.
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Inside of Red Fort
Inside of the Red Fort (Lal Qila), you will see a famous market in Delhi called the Meena Bazaar. In this market, you can buy everything related to the Red Fort. This market is very old as Red Fort.
In the Red Fort, you will see many white-coloured buildings which are british government. After the british government, the Indian Army started living in these white buildings. And then now it has become the office of the caretakers of the Red Fort. In the Red Fort, you will see many closed rooms and basements. Which were used by Shah Jahan to keep prisoners.
Nearby Places to Visit
Diwan-E-Aam
Shah Jahan used this Diwan-E-Aam to attend the meetings in which the emperor discussed justice, injustice, requirements, and suffering in his city. Inside the Diwan-e-Aam you will see a marble throne. Shah Jahan used this throne to judge his decisions by sitting on this throne.
There is also a swimming pool just behind the Diwan-e-Aam in which the emperor and his wives used to bathe. No one was allowed to come around this pool. In his pool, they were using water from the Yamuna River.
Nahar-E-Bahist
Yamuna River used to flow near the Red Fort at that time. Today the river has shipped 1 kilometre away from the fort. The water of the Yamuna River was earlier brought to the canal. Which was used in the tunnels below the fort, which kept the Red Fort cold.
Rang Mahal
In the rang mahal used to be a dance song for Shah Jahan's entertainment. Those days all the entertainment programs that used to be held were in this Rang Mahal. There is also a cellar under this Rang Mahal in which no one is allowed to go.
Diwan-E-Khas
Shah used Diwan-E-Khas to do political work wearing the crown of Kohinoor diamond. Only ministers were allowed to come here. Secret work and new strategies were also discussed here.
Along with this, there is also a personal living room, dining room, and weapons room. There is also a Museum inside the Red Fort, in which you can see all kinds of things related to the history of the Mughal Empire. You'll see Mughal's clothes, utensils, weapons, paintings, and gems in this museum.
FAQ
Q. Are the mobiles and cameras allowed in Red Fort?
Yes, mobiles and cameras are allowed in Lal Qila (Red Fort). You can take photos and videos easily without any permission.
Q. How many Red Forts are there in India?
There are TWO Lal Qila (Red Fort)s in India. The first Lal Qila (Red Fort) is in Delhi, and the second one is in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
Q. Are bags allowed in Red Fort?
Yes, But not heavy or big bags. You can carry small handbags in Red Fort.
Q. Is food allowed in Red Fort?
Yes, You can take eatable and drinkable items into Red Fort.
Q. Who is the owner of Red Fort?
Today, Dalmia Bharat Group is the real owner of the Lal Qila (Red Fort). In 2018 Dalmia Bharat Group was adopted for maintenance and development. This scheme (Adopt A Heritage) is for 5 years.
