Delhi: Forts and Castles

Places and attractions in the Forts and castles category

Red Fort

Iconic 1600s imperial residence and museum The Red Fort, a majestic historical monument, stands as a testament to India's storied past in the heart of its capital, Delhi. This grand fortress, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1638, served as the main residence of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years.

Purana Qila

Riverside fortress with Mugal-era gates Purana Qila, the Old Fort, is a testament to the historical grandeur of Delhi, India. This ancient fortification, believed to have been constructed under the reign of Humayun and Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century, stands as a silent beholder of the city's evolution...

Tughlaqabad Fort

Ruins of Tughlaq-era stone fortress Tughlaqabad Fort stands as a formidable remnant of Delhi's storied past, a testament to the grandeur and ambition of the Tughlaq dynasty. Constructed in the 14th century by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty, this sprawling fort was intended...

Diwan-i-Am

The Diwan-i-Am, or Hall of Audience, is a room in the Red Fort of Delhi where the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his successors received members of the general public and heard their grievances.

Lahori Gate

The Lahori Gate is the main entrance to the Red Fort in Delhi. The fort is approached through a covered street flanked by arcaded apartments called the Chhatta Chowk.

Diwan-i-Khas

The Diwan-i-Khas, or Hall of Private Audiences, was a chamber in the Red Fort of Delhi built-in 1648 as a location for receptions. It was the location where the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan received courtiers and state guests. It was also known as the Shah Mahal.

Rang Mahal

The Rang Mahal or Palace of Colour is located in the Red Fort, Delhi. It originally served as a part of the imperial harem and was known as the Palace of Distinction during the rule of Shah Jahan.

Hayat Bakhsh Bagh

The Hayat Baksh Bagh, which means "Life-bestowing garden", is the largest of the gardens in the Red Fort in Delhi. The North Eastern portion of the Red Fort. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The garden is beautifully decorated by pools, fountains, canals, walled enclosures and channels.

Naubat Khana

The Naubat Khana, or Naqqar Khana, is the drum house that stands at the entrance between the outer and inner court at the Red Fort in Delhi.

Delhi Gate

The Delhi Gate is an entrance to the Red Fort in Delhi and is on the Fort's southern wall.

Khas Mahal

The Khas Mahal served as the Mughal emperor's private residence in Delhi. The structure is located inside the Red Fort, which is a large defensive and governmental complex located inside the city. It consists of three parts: the Chamber of Telling Beads, the sleeping chamber, and the wardrobe or sitting room.