LAL QILA HISTORY , HISTORY OF RED FORT , TRAVEL GUIDE TO RED FORT , SCHOOL’S STUDENTS , NCERT.
Mughal Empire
1526–1857
Babur
Humayun
Akbar
Jahangir
Shah Jahan
Aurangzeb
Shah Jahan
1628 to 1658
the fifth Mughal emperor of India
best remembered for his architectural achievements
Taj Mahal
Lal Qila
large sections of Agra Fort
Jama Masjid Delhi
Wazir Khan Mosque
Shalimar Gardens,
sections of the Lahore Fort,
Lal Qila
1639 – 1648; 373 years ago
The main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi.
Architectural style(s)
Indo-Islamic, Mughal
Mughal Empire (1638–1771)
Maratha Empire (1771–1803)
British India (1803–1947)
Government of India (1947–present)
The fort was plundered of its artwork and jewels during Nadir Shah’s invasion of the Mughal Empire in 1739. Most of the fort’s marble structures were subsequently demolished by the British following the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The fortress was subsequently used as a garrison.
On 15 August 1947, the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, raised the Indian flag above the Lahori Gate. Every year on India’s Independence Day (15 August), the Prime Minister hoists the Indian tricolour flag
Gates : 3
Lahori Gate
Delhi Gate
Back Gate to Yamuna
Mina Bazar
Naubat Khana
Greetings of guests with music
Diwane Aam
Meeting place of Emperor with people
Nahre Behesht
Water channel
Mumtaz Mahal
Mahal for Mumtaz
Rang Mahal
House for Royal women
Diwane Khas
Meeting place of Emperor with ministers
Khas Mahal
Apartment of Emperor
Hammam
Washroom for Royal Family
Moti Masjid
Place for Namaz
Made by Aurangzeb
Aurangzeb
1658 – 1707
sixth Mughal emperor,
who ruled over almost the entire Indian subcontinent for a period of 49 years.
considered to be the last effective ruler of the Mughal Empire.
world’s largest economy and biggest manufacturing power, worth nearly a quarter of global GDP.
largest and wealthiest subdivision, the Bengal Subah, signaled proto-industrialization.
Bauli
Well
Hira Mahal
A Mahal
Hayat Bakhsh Bagh
A Garden
Sawan and Bhadon Pavilions
Pavilion under the water reservoir
Museum
Indian War Gallery..(read more)
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