10 interesting facts about the Red Fort of Delhi

By MindStick

The Red Fort is a historic fort complex in Delhi, India, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century.

The fort was constructed using red sandstone, which gives it its distinctive colour and name.

The Red Fort was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.

The Red Fort was the residence of the Mughal emperors for over 200 years.

The fort was the site of the Indian Prime Minister's annual Independence Day speech from 1947 to 2020.

The Red Fort was also the site of the infamous 1857 Sepoy Mutiny, a rebellion against British colonial rule in India.

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