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Red depicts blood and it really took blood of many warrior to create a
monument like Red fort. The palace was the home of Shahjahan's New capital.
The fort's name was inspired from the massive wall of red sandstone, which
defines its eight sides and stretches upto two kilometers. The height of the
park varies from 18 meters on the river side to 33 meters on the country
side.
Lucy Charlien, an avid explorer from Brazil, came to
Delhi in first half of year 2006 and
this is what she had to say about Red Fort
, “ I think no
tour itinerary can forget to put Red fort in its list. The monument is an
exlusive piece of Indian history and is generally thronged by number of
travellers all the year round.”
The walls of this palace is defined by a string courses and at the upper
sections which open at two major gates - the Delhi and the Lahore Gates. The
entrance of this fort is through the imposing Lahore Gate and as the name
suggest faces Lahore, which is now in Pakistan. On the axis of the Lahore
Gate, you have the famous Naqqar Khana ( " drum house").
On axis with the Lahore gate is the Naqqar Khana ("drum house"),
the main gate for the palace, named for the musicians' gallery above it.
Beyond this gate is another open space, which originally served as the
courtyard of the Diwan-e-Am (general meeting). The Diwan-e-Khas, where the
Emperor held private meetings is made of marble, and its centerpiece used to
be the Peacock Throne, which was carried away to Iran by Nadir Shah in 1739.
The Hayat Baksh Bagh or the better known " Life Bestowing Garden"
is intersected by two water channels of water in north of the fort. It has a
pavilion which lies on the either end of the north south channel and the
third lies on the centre of the pool where two channels meet.
As for tourists, Red fort in Delhi offers number of small and big monuments
within the complex. Hammams or the Royal bath, the Moti Masjid or the Pearl
Mosque which was created by the Auranjeb for his personal use and the Shahi
Bhurj, Shahjahan private working area. Don't forget to include Red Fort on
your Indian itinerary.
“ Since mine was a guided tour, I got an indepth knowledge about
the place, especially its architecture. I was indeed impressed by it Made in
Red sandstone, the monument speaks loud of the glory it had in yore days.”
appended Lucy.
- Shop : This advice is not for
woman but for man, as women generally find a way to spend. As for men,
this place have tiny miny shops which offer good soveniers.
- Sound And Light Show :Don't forget to attend this. Every
evening a sound and light show is held which facilitates Mughal history.
The show is held both in Hindi and English. In Summer, Timings : Hindi 7
p.m. to 8 p.m. and English 8 p.m. to 9 p.m, In Winters: Hindi 6 p.m. to
7 p.m. and English 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A monument which belongs to Mughal era must have restored myriad moments
from different phases of its life and it yields the same as you visit this
edifice. It speaks to them who wants to hear... its long history and the
twist and turns it has went through.
“ One cannot miss it, especially the sound and light show. As the
show ends, you actually become a part of history which this monument has
lived.” ended Lucy.
By Air : There are two airports, one is International
Airport and Second is Domestic. Both of them connects this capital city with
the world and other cities of India,
By Rail : Well connected with broad gauge rail network.
By Road : There are number of Highways which connect this
city in and out.
Where to Stay : Delhi Hotels
Excursions From Delhi : Agra,
Jaipur,
Mathura
& Vrindavan,
Rishikesh.
Traveler's Storie(s)
Akshardham Temple -
Memorial To Peace- By Eric Chord
Akshardham Temple - The
Modern Heritage - By Rahul Rastogi
New Delhi – Capital of India:
- By Punit Chandra Mawli
Teen Murti House – New
Delhi: By Ranbir Lavania
