The Red Fort (Lal Qila) of Delhi is to the glory of the Mughal Empire. Built by Shah Jehan it replaced Agra as the capital

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The Red Fort (Lal Qila) of Delhi is an eloquent reminder of the opulence and glory of the Mughal Empire. Built by Shah Jehan (began in 1639, finished in 1648) it replaced Agra as the capital city of the Mughal Empire. The walls have two entrances, one at the Delhi gate and the other at the Lahore gate. It was from here that Nehru delivered the speech proclaiming India's independence on

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Location: Delhi, India
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