Red Sand Fort
After checking into one of the five star hotels in Delhi, get out your walking shoes and hit the streets. There are many wonderful attractions to inspire visitors to learn more about the area. One of these great attractions is the Lal Qila. Lal Qila means Red Fort in the local language. This Fort was built by one of the greatest rulers of India. Shah Jahan was a great leader and well respected by his country. He was also known for his great architectural creations. He came to Delhi in 1638 from Agra and created this new royal palace which was completed in 1648.
This amazing Fort was built with massive 110 feet high walls made of red sandstone that surround the gorgeous Mughal architecture. When you walk through the Lahore gate you start to feel the grandeur and history of this amazing palace. As you begin to peak in side you start to see that this Fort is actually made up of a number of pavilions. Each pavilion has it’s own purpose. The most decorated pavilion is the Khas Mahal which served as the private space of the emperor. Made up of white marble and decorated with precious stones and gold leaf.
Another of the pavilions is the Hammam which is a bathing room. But is not really just one room, it actually has three areas separated by hallways. These rooms are of course built with marble floors that have multicolored stone inlays with floral patterns.
The Moti-Masjid is the Pearl Mosque. This Mosque was built by Aurangzeb for himself. When you walk into the prayer hall you see the Musallas which are small prayer carpets placed across the black marble floor. When you see the Mosque from a distance it stands taller than the courtyard. Walking this property is walking in a garden and is truly a peaceful walk to take on your visit to Delhi.
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