Built by Shah Jahan, the Red Fort served as the palace for Shahjahanabad, which replaced Agra as the new capital of the Mughal Empire. Shahjahanabad forms the area corresponding to the walled city of Old Delhi. Visit Red Fort in Delhi, with hotels of delhi. No travel to Deli is complete without visiting the Red Fort.

Located at the eastern edge of Shahjahanabad, the Red Fort derives its name from the huge walls of red sandstone that characterize the eight sides of the fort. The length of the wall is 2.5km and is 33m high.

The Red Fort is the standing testimony to the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal emperors. The construction of Red Fort was begun in 1639 and completed in 1648. The fort is peaceful retreat from the noise and chaos outside it. The Lahori Gate is the main gate of the Red Fort and attracts a multitude of people on the Independence Day.

There are two main entrances of the Red fort; the Delhi Gate and the Lahori Gate. The Lahori Gate faces Chandni Chowk, one of the most crowded markets that identify the Old Delhi. The compound of the Red Fort houses a number of beautiful buildings. Famous among them are Diwan-i-Aam or the Hall of Public Audiences; Diwan-i-Khas or the Hall of Private Audience; Rang Mahal, the 'Palace of Colors'; Moti Masjid or the Pearl Mosque.

The Diwan-i-Aam was the place where complaints of the common people were entertained by the emperor. Here the Emperor used to sit on a marbled paneled alcove, which was studded with gems. Made of marble, the Diwan-i-Khas is a fabulous hall. The chief attraction of the hall used to be the Peacock Throne. Studded with gems and rubies, the throne was taken away to Iran by the Persian invader Nadir Shah when he attacked India in 1739. You can gauge the magnificence of the Diwan-i-Khas when you read the words inscribed on it. The words are: " If there is Paradise on the face of earth, it is here, it is here, it is here". The Diwan-i-Khas was used to grant private audiences.

The 'Palace of Colors or 'The Rang Mahal as it is popularly known, holds an impressive fountain of Lotus shape, carved out of a single piece of marble. The 'The Rang Mahal was used to house the wives and mistresses of the Emperor. The other attractions within the fort enclosure are the Moti Masjid or the Pearl Mosque, the hammams or the Royal Baths, the Shahi Burj, which was the private working area of Shahjahan. There is not a shadow of doubt that the Red Fort (Lal Qila) is an eloquent reminder of the opulence and glory of the Mughal Empire.