After visiting the central court, we come across the magnificently built Diwan-i-Aam further down. As the name suggests, it was a hall constructed for the general public. Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, used to address the people and hold hearings to resolve their grievances in this hall. Diwan-i-Aam We were astounded by the intricate patterns onContinueContinue reading “The दीवान-ए-आम & दीवान-ए-ख़ास : Red Fort”
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The Bazaar : Red Fort
On entering the fort, we pass through a Barrel vault structure located past the Lahore Gate, which acted as a market that was built to satisfy the needs of higher ranked Mughal women, who resided inside the fort. Even now, there are shops selling items like jewellery, traditional shawls, handbags, and antique items that appealContinueContinue reading “The Bazaar : Red Fort”
Red Fort Through the Ages
Throughout history, there have been many grand empires that laid the foundations of ancient civilizations. The Mughal Empire, founded in the sixteenth century, was among the richest and most extensive. Its grandeur is still reflected in the cities that the Mughals had created. Among those cities, Delhi – also known as Shahjahanabad – continues toContinueContinue reading “Red Fort Through the Ages”
Rediscovering Delhi 