The Red Fort: The Great Symbol of India’s Heritage
India is a country of cultural heritage and architectural masterpieces, and its most treasured possessions are Red Fort, a beautiful fort of India’s capital city Delhi. It was constructed by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648. Red Fort is not merely an unrivaled masterpieces of Mughal architecture but also a structure which is symbolic of the independence struggle of India.
Historical Significance
Red Fort, or Qila-e-Mubarak (Fortunate Fort), was constructed when Shah Jahan was about to move his capital from Agra to Delhi. It was the highest palace of Mughal emperors nearly for 200 years. It was constructed along the river Yamuna bank and had walls encircling it. It was turned into a center of politics as well as culture.
The fort was a part of the Indian freedom struggle. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, then Prime Minister of India, had hoisted the national flag from the ramparts of the fort on 15 August 1947, and the day is commemorated annually on Independence Day.
Architectural Grandeur
Red Sandstone built Red Fort is the epitome of Mughal architecture as syncretic fusion of Persian, Timurid and Indian architectural form. It spans 254 acres of area with its gigantic walls that are more than 2 kilometers long, its most renowned designs being:
Lahori Gate: Main gate of the fort whose name is named based on direction in which it stands.
Diwan-i-Aam: Public Audience Hall where the emperor would always speak to his subjects in a natural tone.
Diwan-i-Khas: Private Public Audience Hall, renowned for its magnificent marble statues and worn-off glories of Peacock Throne.
Mumtaz Mahal & Rang Mahal: Both were both lovely and employed to entertain the palace ladies.
Moti Masjid: Splendid gleaming white marble mosque within the fort complex.
The Red Fort Today
And now the Red Fort is the crown jewel of Indian history and culture. Thousands of international tourists gather annually to witness its grandeur and relax at the much-hyped Sound and Light Show that comes alive to transport the pompous past of the fort.
The fort is where there are a chain of museums to preserve the Mughal era antiques and Indian freedom struggle on the move. The Independence Day celebration annually at Red Fort continues with Indians by storm every decade due to ten years from then. Conclusion
Red Fort is not merely an engineering marvel—but power, strength, and Indian heritage. Your visit to the historical site provides you a glimpse of the interesting Mughal history and courage of daring Indian freedom wars. If you are in Delhi, never-ever miss Red Fort!
