The Red Fort in Delhi was constructed during the reign of which of the following Mughal emperors?

Explanation

The Red Fort in Delhi was built during the reign of Shah Jahan. He was the 5th Mughal emperor and is famous for constructing many grand monuments.

👉 The construction of the Red Fort started in 1638 and was completed in 1648 when Shah Jahan shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi.

Explanation

Shah Jahan ordered the construction of the Red Fort as part of his new capital city Shahjahanabad in Delhi. It served as the main residence of Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years.

व्याख्या

लाल किले का निर्माण मुगल सम्राट शाहजहाँ ने करवाया था। यह किला उनकी नई राजधानी शाहजहानाबाद (पुरानी दिल्ली) का मुख्य भाग था। यह लगभग 200 वर्षों तक मुगल शासकों का प्रमुख निवास स्थान रहा।

📚 Extra Facts (अतिरिक्त तथ्य)

• The Red Fort is made of red sandstone, which gives it its name.
  👉 लाल किला लाल बलुआ पत्थर (Red Sandstone) से बना है।
• It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007.
  👉 यह 2007 से यूनेस्को विश्व धरोहर स्थल है।
• Every year on Independence Day, the Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag here.
  👉 हर साल स्वतंत्रता दिवस पर भारत के प्रधानमंत्री यहाँ से झंडा फहराते हैं।
• The famous monument Taj Mahal was also built by Shah Jahan.
  👉 ताजमहल का निर्माण भी शाहजहाँ ने ही करवाया था।