The Lal Quila or Red Fort was built by the famous Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. This 360 year old architectural masterpiece, located next to Chandni Chowk, is completely built with red stone. Red fort was the epitome of the power of Mughal Empire. Shah Jahan laid the foundation of Red Fort after he shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi. Red Fort was also called Qila-i-Mubarak, which literally means the "blessed fort". It was the official residence of the royal family.
Red Fort also has a significant place in Indian history. It was here the British Empire beheaded Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal Empire marking the end of Mughal Empire and the start of British rule after the Revolt of 1857. This is also a significant place in the Indian freedom struggle as many famous speeches were made in Red Fort. Today Red Fort is one of the most important tourist attractions in Delhi, only half of the fort is opened for public which includes beautiful palaces, gardens etc.
The important buildings in Red Fort are Diwan-i-Aam, Nahr-i-Behisht, Zenana, and Moti Masjit. Presently, on the Independence Day every year the Prime Minister of India addresses to public from the Red Fort.
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