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Images of India (10) - The Red Fort - Naubat Khana

May 24th 2011 08:19

delhi india red fort lal Qila Naubat Khana

The Naubat Khana (meaning Music Gallery) is a three story pavillion constructed from sandstone. Here the musicians played their instruments announcing prayers, and on other special occasions.

Today, on the second floor, there is a war museum containing objects maingly from the Mughal era.

For more information see the excellent guide that I used when I visited the Red Fort:

"Red Fort - A comprehensive illustrated guide to a splendid imperial citadel",
an Eyewitness Travel guide. Published in India in 2008 by Dorling Kindersley.

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Posted By: Jude O'Connell - Category: India, New Delhi, Red Fort, Scenery

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Images of India (9) - The Red Fort - Zafar Mahal

March 25th 2011 04:46

The Zafar Mahal (or Zafar's Palace) is a pavillion,within the Red Fort.
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It was built in 1842 by the last Mughal Emperor - Bahadus Shaf Zafar, and is made from sandstone. .

The Palace was built in the centre of gardens, named the Life-Bestowing Gardens (Hayat Baksh Bagh). It stood in the centre of a pool of water, which was formed where two water channels that flowed through the Garden met.

It consisted of a central courtyard, with a square room at each of the four corners.

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Posted By: Jude O'Connell - Category: India, New Delhi, Red Fort, Scenery

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Images of India (8) - The Red Fort (Lal Qila) - Diwan-i-Am

January 28th 2011 22:44

the red fort delhi india diwan-i-am hall of public audiences

The Hall of Public Audiences (Diwan-i-Am)

the red fort delhi india diwan-i-am hall of public audiences arches

The Red Fort in Delhi is an incredible example of Mugal architecture in India.
It was comissioned to be built by the Emperor Shah Jahan in the early 17th century, and was completed in 9 years. Much of the fort is built of red sandstone (hence its name and colour).

The Hall of Public Audiences
Diwan-i-Am

This is where the emperor would meet with his subjects, who would fill the
hall as well as the adjoining courtyard.

The Hall has nine arches that are supported on double columns. The roof is supported by three parallel rows of columns, topped with arches.

For more information see the excellent guide that I used when I visited the Red Fort:

"Red Fort - A comprehensive illustrated guide to a splendid imperial citadel",
an Eyewitness Travel guide. Published in India in 2008 by Dorling Kindersley.

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Posted By: Jude O'Connell - Category: India, New Delhi, Red Fort, Scenery

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Images of India (7) - The Road from Delhi to Agra

December 3rd 2010 12:05

india delhi agra road traffic poverty slums

Taken from the window of the car, these pictures give a glimpse into the poverty of those living alongside the busy road. Shelters composed of old pieces of plastic, cloth and any other materials that can be found are constructed amongst piles of rubbish, giving some shelter from the fearsome sun, but not from the overwhelming heat

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