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History and Architecture of Red Fort by Chetan Bhendarkar is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Red Fort, located in Old Delhi, India, was built by Shah Jahan in 1648 as the main residence for Mughal emperors, covering an area of 254.67 acres and designed by architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori. It showcases a blend of Persian and Timurid architectural styles and was historically adorned with the Kohinoor diamond. The fort has undergone changes over time, including being painted red by the British when the original limestone began to deteriorate.
- Author
- Chetan Bhendarkar
- Language
- EN