Red Fort (Lal Qila) : It was built in 17th century by Shah Jahan, when the Mughal capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Shaped like an irregular octagon, the fort is about 2 kms. in circumference. 
The river Yamuna once flowed besides its battlements. Its handsome gates – Lahore, Delhi and Elephant are masterpieces of builder’s art. Within the ramparts are splendid ornamented buildings, pavilions, gardens, tanks, the Moti Masjid a marvel in marble and two museums, the Archaeological and War memorial. The buildings worth visiting are – Naubat Khana, Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Rang Mahal and Khas Mahal. A Sound and Light show recreates the history of Delhi and this Fort. The Red Fort was the last fort of Delhi; it witnessed the glory and fall of Mughals, the British rule and then the dawn of Indian independence.
The river Yamuna once flowed besides its battlements. Its handsome gates – Lahore, Delhi and Elephant are masterpieces of builder’s art. Within the ramparts are splendid ornamented buildings, pavilions, gardens, tanks, the Moti Masjid a marvel in marble and two museums, the Archaeological and War memorial. The buildings worth visiting are – Naubat Khana, Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Rang Mahal and Khas Mahal. A Sound and Light show recreates the history of Delhi and this Fort. The Red Fort was the last fort of Delhi; it witnessed the glory and fall of Mughals, the British rule and then the dawn of Indian independence.
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