Old Fort Delhi Sound and Light Show Timings

The Red Fort is set-up in the centre of Delhi and it was constructed by Shah Jahan who was the fifth Mugal emperor. He started the fort construction during the time period of 1638. The name of the fort such as Red Fort came into existence for its massive enclosing red sandstone walls. The emperor constructed this fort as the palace for his capital Shahjahanabad. Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the architect of the fort and he used the Indian Architecture style to build this Fort. During the time period of 2007, it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site with Salimgarh Fort. On Independence Day, Indian Prime Minister hoists the nation flag Tricolor on the main gate of the Red Fort. In Hindi Languages it is well known as Lal Qila and during the imperial family it was called Bessed Fort. The emperor Shah Jahan order the construction of Red Fort, when he decided to shift his capital to Delhi from Agra. All the construction work of Red Fort was completed in the year of 1648. The outer boundary walls of the fort are asymmetrical to contain the older Salimgarh Fort.

The Red Fort is constructed approximately 254.67 acres, which includes 1.50 defensive walls and enclosed by 2.41 km. The most surviving structures of Red Fort are main gates, ramparts, walls and imperial apartments which is located in the eastern river bank. In front of the fort the chawari bazaar is located and Lahore gate is the main gate of the fort. The name of the gate was taken from the city of Lahore. The Delhi gate is the southern public entrance to the fort and also similar to the Lahauri Gate. Two giant stone elephant is setup in either side of the gate. These stone elephants face each other. The Diwan-I-Aam leads to the innermost court of the fort and Diwan-I-Khass which is mostly known as Hall of private Audience. The white marble is used in the construction of this one and in the wood silver ceiling has been restored. Tourist and local public came here every month to see the beauty of Red Fort (Lal Qila). Old Fort Delhi Sound and Light Show Timings, Light and Sound Show at Old Fort Timings, Old Fort Light and Sound Show Timings