Red Fort also know as Lal Kila was built during the reign of Shah Jahan, has been a mute witness to innumerable conspiracies, scandals, battles.This fort took nine years to complete, it cost about ten million rupees , with about half the sum going towards the building of palaces.

The fort is octagonal in shape, like most Islamic buildings in India. The north of the fort is connected to the smaller Salimgarh fort. It measures 900m by 550m, with its rampart walls covering a perimeter of 2.41km. It towers at a height of 33.5m. On the outside, you can still see the boat that was originally connected with the Yamuna River.Every year, on the 15th of August, the National Flag of India is hoisted at the Red Fort by the Prime Minister , celebrating India's independence.