Red Fort

Item

Title
Red Fort
Creator
Ustad Ahmad Lahauri (Indian architect, ca.1580-1649)
City
Delhi, Delhi, India
Country
India
Date Created
1639-1648 (first building phase)
Century
17th century
Classification
Architecture and City Planning
Building Type
gates
openings
architectural elements
fortresses
fortifications
palaces
houses
dwellings
residential structures
official residences
Style/Period
Mughal
Cultural Context
Indian
Description
gate
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.
Source
Saif Haq
Photographer
Saif Haq
Rights Holder
© Saif Haq
Access Rights
Users must request permission from the copyright holder for all use in publications, including theses and dissertations.
Item sets
All Faculty Collections
Saif Haq Collection
Media
https://www.myweb.ttu.edu/saschuma/ttu_haq_000243.jpg

Ustad Ahmad Lahauri (Indian architect, ca.1580-1649), “Red Fort”, Arch Design Images, accessed November 16, 2024, https://exhibits.lib.ttu.edu/s/archlib/item/14512