Red Fort
Red Fort
Red Fort
The Red Fort is located in Delhi, opposite the Chandni Chowk market. It was built by the
famous Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1648. It is one of the historical structures of Delhi,
which is mainly known for its architecture. Due to the use of red sandstone and marble, it is
known as Red Fort. The foundation of the building was laid in the year 1639, and it took
almost nine years to complete the construction. It was known as ‘Qila-i-Mubarak, but it was
later called Red Fort. It is famous because of the huge enclosing walls and is, therefore, one
of the wonders of the world.