Located in Chandni Chowk, Delhi.

Thick red sandstone walls, bulging with turrets and bastions, have withstood the vagaries of time and nature.

The wall is 2.5 km long and the height varies from 16 meters on the river side to 33 meters towards the city.

Diwan-e-am is the large pavilion which was used for public imperial audiences.

Diwan-e-khas is the decorated hall which was used for ministerial and court gatherings.

The Red Fort and the city of Shahjahanabad was constructed by the Emperor Shah Jahan in 1639 A.D.

Every year on Independence Day (15th August) the Prime Minister
of India hoists the national flag and addresses the nation, from the ramparts of Red fort.