Red Fort

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Red Fort

New Delhi, India 2006

 

the Red Fort

The red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort (Lai Qila) rise 33meters (108 feet) above the clamor of ‘Old’ Delhi as reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal emperors.

 

Lahore Gate

The fort's main game. the Lahore Gate, is one of the emotional and symbolic focal points of the modern Indian nation and attracts  major crowds each Independence Day.

 

traffic past the Red Fort

The walls, built in 1638, may have been designed to keep out invaders. but today they mainly keep out the noise and confusion of the ci1y, making the fort and its gardens and pavilions a peaceful haven from the surrounding chaos.>

Text from Lonely Planet
 

cycle-rickshaw in front of the Red Fort

 

auto-rickshaws in front of the Red Fort

 

pedicab ready for a passenger

 

carrying straw

 

last view of the Red Fort


Mural of Mughal procession

 

 

leaving the Red Fort

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