Red Fort (Lal Qila) – History And Facts About Red Fort (Lal Qila)

Red Fort

Red Fort (Lal Quila) One of the most famous Mughal emperors, Shah Jahan, built the Red Fort, also known as Lal Qila. Built on the banks of the river Yamuna, the palace was designed by architect Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. It took 8 years and 10 months to build the beautiful castle. The fort served as the residence of the Mughal emperors from 1648 to 1857. He took over the honor of royal residence from the famous Agra Fort when Shah Jahan decided to move his capital from Agra to Delhi.…

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