HISTORICAL FACTS
10 Amazing Facts about Red Fort New Delhi
By Surendra Kumar
Red Fort was built in 1639 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
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It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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The fort is made from red sandstone and is around 2.5 km in circumference
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It is home to the famous Lahore Gate, which was built in the 19th century
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It is home to the famous Lahore Gate, which was built in the 19th century
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Inside the walls, there are several monuments, including the Diwan-i-Aam, which was used by the Mughal emperors to address the public
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The fort also has a complex network of underground tunnels that were used as secret escape routes
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The fort is home to the world’s largest cannon on wheels, which is known as the ‘Zamzama’
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The fort has its own museum, which houses artifacts from the Mughal period
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The fort is a popular tourist attraction and hosts various cultural events throughout the year
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