Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years, until 1856. It is located in the center of Delhi and houses a number of museums.
Address: Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006
Built by: Shah Jahan
Built: 12 May 1639 – 6 April 1648; (8 years 10 months & 25 days)
Designer: Ustad Ahmad Lahouri
Architectural styles: Indo-Islamic architecture, Mughal architecture
Did you know: Every year on India's Independence Day (15 August), the Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag at the Red Fort and delivers a nationally-broadcast speech from its ramparts.