History of Red Fort (Entry Fee,Time).

Red Fort (Delhi)

About Red Fort Delhi.

The Red Fort is a historic fort is situated in the city of Delhi in India, which served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors(Moghul)from 1648 to 1857. The Red Fort derives its name from the red-sandstone walls. Every year on the Independence day of India, the Prime Minister hoists the Indian "tricolor flag"(Tiranga) at the main gate of the fort and delivers a nationally broadcast speech(at Prime Minister) from its ramparts.

 Red Fort(Clouding mode pic)

Address: Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006

Built-In Time: 12 May 1639 – 6 April 1648; (8 years, 10 months and 25 days).

Architect By: Ustad Ahmad Lahori

Owners: Government of India (1947–), British Empire (1857–1947), Mughal Empire (1639–1857)

Architectural styles: Indo-Islamic architecture, Mughal architecture.

Red Fort Delhi Entry Fee:-

• ₹35 per person for Indians
• ₹500 per person for Foreign Tourists
• ₹25 for Video Camera
• ₹80 per person for adults on weekends (Light & Sound show)
• ₹30 per person for children on weekends (Light & Sound show)
• ₹60 per person for adults on weekdays (Light & Sound show)
• ₹20 per person for children on weekdays (Light & Sound show)

Red Fort Delhi Timings:-

DayTimingMonday Closed / Holiday

• Tuesday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Wednesday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Thursday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Friday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Saturday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Sunday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Red Fort Light & Sound Show Timings are:

1. Hindi: 7.30 PM to 8.30 PM (May to Aug)
2. 7 PM to 8 PM (Sept & Oct)
3. 6 PM to 7 PM (Nov to Jan)
4. 7 PM to 8 PM (Feb to Apr)
5. English: 9 PM to 10 PM (May to Aug)
6. 8.30 PM to 9.30 PM (Sept & Oct)
7. 7.30 PM to 8.30 PM (Nov to Jan)
8. 8.30 PM to 9.30 PM (Feb to Apr)

History Of Red Fort

The good, the reign of Shahjahan, that the grandson of Akbar, is noted for the building of buildings, mausoleums, palaces, gardens, mosques, forts alongside other art. Shahjahan's military conquests, political accomplishments and administrative creations have buried in history, but his architectural masterpieces such as Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, The Peacock Throne, etc. Have immortalized his name. The Red Fort constructed by Shahjahan remains a monument of architectural and magnificence splendour. Jahangir's heir, Shahjahan ruled the nation and took the reigns of government. This period is regarded as the golden age in design and fine arts.
Among the monuments is the work of which has been completed in 1648, the Red Fort. Rang Mahal has been noted for artistic and ornamentation signature. The most outstanding structure inside the Red Fort was Diwan-i- Khas. A lot of grace its own elegance and beauty may be seen today. A water channel ran adding to its beauty. Diwani Kha's beauty is inscribed in the Persian verse that was next on one of its walls -. It's this, it's this, and it's this. Another construction of Red Fort has been Diwan- I Aam or that the Hall of public audience.
The Moti Masjid standing near Rang Mahal or the Pearl mosque was a structure with capabilities that are spectacular. Mughal design had reached its climax under Shahjahan who had been known as the prince of builders. The Red Fort is the best example of Mughal architecture. The monument is a bit of architectural wonder. The entire structure was well planned, excellently executed, beautifully decorated and superbly decorated. The Red Fort befits the name as Engineer king.
Today, that the Red Fort stands as that the top relic of India's glorious past. This architectural masterpiece still provides some glimpses into that the glorious era under the Mughals. Even though now the Red Fort has lost A lot from its original magnificence, elegance, and beauty, yet the architectural excellence, great construction, intricate designs, harmony from proportion, glazed tides, rich decorations, etc.