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This stunning palace-fort was built to be the base of Mughal power by Shah Jahān.
It took nine years to build and was named for its battlements made from red sandstone. It includes six gateways, royal apartments, bathhouses, towers and pavilions.
Many of its rooms were decorated with gold, silver and precious stones.
This 1,375- kilometre-long river flows past the Red Fort.
One of Shah Jahān’s favourite places to work.
A huge hall supported by 60 stone pillars where the emperor held daily audiences with his subjects.
A covered bazaar next to the Red Fort specialising in luxury goods such as silk and jewels.
The main entrance to the Red Fort, built from red sandstone.
Built as a grand ceremonial road for processions from the Red Fort (via the Lahori Gate) to the huge mosque
of Jama Masjid.
The largest mosque in India, which took 5,000 workers six years to build. Known locally as the ‘Friday Mosque’, up to 20,000 people can pray here at once.
Originally made of mud, and later replaced by red stone, this ran around the outskirts of the city.
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