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UNESCO World Heritage SiteMonument of National Importance (ASI Ticketed Monument)
Red Fort (Lal Qila)
लाल किला, दिल्ली
Historic fortified palace complex constructed when Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to the newly planned city of Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi). Built with red sandstone ramparts spanning over 2.4 km along the Yamuna riverfront.
Architectural & Historical Specifications
Dynasty / Historical PeriodMughal Empire
Builder / Commissioning RulerMughal Emperor Shah Jahan
Approximate Construction Period1638–1648 CE
Architectural StyleMughal Architecture (Synthesis of Persian, Timurid, and Indian architectural traditions)
Preservation & Managing BodyArchaeological Survey of India (Delhi Circle) & UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Historical Significance & Strategic Role
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. Serves as the national ceremonial venue where the Prime Minister of India hoists the National Flag and addresses the nation every Independence Day (15 August) from the ramparts of the Lahori Gate.