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Red Fort - Delhi
 Christened as the Qila-i-Mualla by Shah Jahan, the Red Fort or Lal Qila in Delhi is a captivating royal bastion that recounts tales of Mughal splendor and everlasting glory. Constructed in between the years 1638 and 1648, Red Fort in Delhi is a magnificent fortress that was attacked twice, once by invader Nadir Shah and then again by British forces.
The two-kilometer long red-sandstone wall that encloses the monuments of Red Fort is 33 meters high in some places and around 18 meters in height at certain places. Palatial residences, pavilions, marble structures, towers and places of worship located within the Red Fort add to the glory of this enchanting monument.
See Diwan i Khas, Diwan i Aam, Rang Mahal, Royal baths or Hamams, Shahi Burj and Moti Masjid as you set out on a tour of Red Fort Delhi India. The marble monolith shaped like a lotus in bloom set in the middle of the lovely Rang Mahal in Red Fort gives you a rare glimpse into the glorious lifestyle led by ladies of the regal household.
The Red Fort Complex was known as Shahjahanabad during Shah Jahan's lifetime. An imposing palace, the Red Fort Delhi has interiors decorated in gold, silver and precious stones. Inscriptions, sculptures, mirror work, traditional motifs, inlay work and more enamor you while you tour this spectacular monument on your Delhi tours with Castle and King tour packages.
Tour the Moti Masjid that was constructed by Emperor Aurangzeb as his personal prayer space and take a stroll through beautifully decorated corridors, royal halls and glamour rooms.
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