the Red Fort

The red fort is a World Heritage Site in Delhi. but this was residence of mughal emperor around 200 year, until 1857 . its English name is red fort but in Hindi लाल किला.
It is located in the center of Delhi and is home to a number of museums. In addition to adjusting the emperors and their families, the government and the ceremonial and political center of the Mughal setting for events was severely affecting region.Her strong capital Shahjahanabad palace built in 1648 by fifth Mughal emperor as Shah Jahan.
Shah Jahan in 1638 transferred his capital from Agra to Delhi and Shahjahanabad, laid the foundation of the seventh city of Delhi.With the turret, is surrounded by a rubble stone wall,Gates and wickets. Gates and fourteen,he important ones are the Mori, Lahori, Ajmeri, Turkman, Kashmiri and Delhi gates, some of which have already been demolished.
His famous citadel, Red Fort, or Lal Qila, the bank or at the north end of town in the south of the Yamuna and Salimgarh lying, begun in 1639 and was completed after nine years.Red Fort Agra Fort is different and better than planned, because its back on the experience gained by Shah Jahan in Agra, and because it was the work of a hand.This is an irregular octagon, east and west, with two long sides, and two main gates, one in the west and the other on the south, Lahori Gate and Delhi respectively with called.
Red Fort's innovative architectural style, including its garden design, the buildings and Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Kashmir, Braj, Rohilkhand and elsewhere affected plantations. [1] Salimgarh fort, as part of the Red Fort complex in 2007 was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Every year on  Independence Day (15 August), the Prime Minister of India hoists the 'tri color' national flag at the main gate of the fort and give a nationality broadcast speech from this ramparts.
security ;----
Security to prevent terrorist attacks, especially on the eve of India's Independence Day is hardening around the Red Fort. Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel to monitor areas around the fort, and sharpshooters of National Security Guards have been deployed on high-rises near the fort. [36] [37] a fortress around the airfield to prevent air attacks during celebrations  no-fly zone has been designated, [38] and the safe houses in and around the Prime Minister and other Indian leaders could return to in the event of attack.

The fort was the site of a terrorist attack on December 22, 2000, six members of Lashkar-e-Taiba is done by. Two soldiers and one civilian in what the news media attempt to derail the India-Pakistan peace process as described were killed in.
Architecture;---
Red Fort 254.67 acres (103.06 hectares), 2.41 kilometers (1.50 miles) is an area of ​​enclosed by defensive walls, [2] and 33 punctuated by turrets and towers on the banks of the river 18 meters (59 feet) in height from different ranging meters (108 feet) towards the city. The fort is octagonal, north south east west axis along the axis than the now. Marble, floral decorations and buildings at Fort Mughal architecture exemplify the double domes.

It displays a high level of ornamentation, and the Kohinoor diamond was part of the alleged accessories. Fort artwork, Persian, European and Indian art synthesises , form a unique Shahjahani style, is rich in expression and color. Red Fort India, building complexes encapsulating a long period of history and their art is one. Even as a monument of national importance in 1913, before the commemoration, efforts were made to preserve it for future generations were.
Lahore and Delhi Gates has been used by the public, and to the emperor was Khizrabad gate [11] :. 04 Lahore Gate, the main entrance Chatta Chowk (covered market), known as the shopping area leading to a domed.
Main   structures;-----------

Walls and ramparts of the most important surviving structures, the main entrance, the audience hall and the royal apartments on the East River waterfront.
Chawari Bazar (चावड़ी बाजार)
Chavadhi market is located opposite the Red Fort..
lahori gate;---

Lahori Gate, Red Fort, Lahore city named for its orientation toward the main gate. During the reign of Aurangzeb, in addition to the gate of the citadel of beauty, which Shah Jahan as "drawn a veil over the face of a beautiful woman" was poorly described. [43] [44] [45] Each of Indian independence Day since 1947, the national flag is hoisted and the prime Minister in a speech from its ramparts comes.
Delhi Gate;----
Delhi Gate, the southern entrance to the public and is similar in layout and appearance of the Lahori Gate. Two life-size stone elephants facing each other on either side of the gate. These Aurangzeb after their first demolition was renewed in 1903 by Lord Curzon.

Water Gate ;--
A small gate, water gate is at the southern end of the walls. It had formerly been on the riverbank, the river has changed its course after construction of the fort, the name is left.
Chhatta Square ;------
Lahori Gate Chowk adjacent Chhatta, where silk, jewelery and other items for the royal family were sold during the Mughal period. An open market for the outer court, where the major north-south road, which is basically a military fort functions (to the west), palaces (in the east) exceeds divided. Delhi Gate is the southern end of the street.