Red Fort Delhi or Lāl Qila Delhi
Red Fort Delhi or Lāl Qila Delhi is one of the most famous monuments in Delhi. The Red Fort (Lāl Qila) is not only a powerful reminder of the Mughal era in India but also an icon of the struggle of India for freedom. It was built by the 5th Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the year 1638.
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He was decided to move to his capital to Agra. The turbulent history of the Red Fort (Lāl Qila) includes the conquest by the British and the Sikhs. To bring your imagination back to the ancient times, a 1 hour sound and light show on the history of the Red Fort (Lāl Qila) is held every night.
Red Fort (Lāl Qila) Location or Direction -
Opposite Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi
Red Fort (Lāl Qila) Entry Fee -
Foreigners - 500 INR
Indian - 35 INR
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Red Fort (Lāl Qila) Opening Hours -
09:30 A.M. to 04:30 P.M.
Red Fort (Lāl Qila) Closing Hour -
Every Monday
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Red Fort (Lāl Qila) Highlights -
Light Shows in the Evenings