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8 Facts you might not know about Red Fort

Here you will get to learn some lesser known facts about the Red Fort.
Deepika Joshi
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
1) Originally, the Red Fort was white. Although it is known as the Red Fort, that is not how it was created at first.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
2) The fort's main entrance is known as the Lahore gate.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
3) Every year on Independence Day since the first year of Independence, the prime minister gives a speech from the Red Fort.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
4) The majestic structure was formerly referred to as "Qila-e-Mubarak."
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
5) There is a Rang Mahal in this Red Fort, and men were not permitted to visit it; only the ruler and his royal sons were permitted.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
6) It took ten years to construct it. The Red Fort was designed and built by Ustad Ahmad Lahori.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
7) This fort, which lies on a 256-acre stretch of ground, contains various buildings. Mostly, the buildings were home to the king's wives, girlfriends, and maids.
Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
8) In 2007, UNESCO listed the Red Fort as a World Heritage Site for its historical and cultural significance.
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