Red Fort, Diwan-i-Khas
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Title
Red Fort, Diwan-i-Khas
Agent
Ustad Ahmad Lahauri (Indian architect, ca.1580-1649)
Location
Delhi, Delhi, India
28.656°N 77.241°E
Date
1639-1648 (first building phase)
17th century
Style Period
Mughal
Cultural Context
Indian
Worktype
fortresses
forts
Material
Red sandstone
Subject
Architecture and City Planning
Description
The Red Fort was the residence of the Mughal emperor of India for nearly 200 years, until 1857. It is located in the centre of Delhi and houses a number of museums. In addition to accommodating the emperors and their households, it was the ceremonial and political centre of Mughal government and the setting for events critically impacting the region.
Rights
© Saif Haq
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ID
Haq0345
Source
Saif Haq
Collection
Citation
Lahauri, Ustad Ahmad, Red Fort, Diwan-i-Khas, 1639-1648 (first building phase), Delhi, Delhi, India, TTU Arch Design Images. Image Source: Saif Haq. https://archimage.lib.ttu.edu/items/show/18274.
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