Red Fort was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. Everything about the sculpture of Red Fort mirrors the Mughal architectural tradition. Other elements, such as, the arched gateways, the domes, tombs, in fact the entire plan has been done in true Mughal style. Red Fort is one of the heritage buildings in India that has received recognition by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
The
features of Mughal sculpture are embedded n every nook and corner of the monument. A lot of ornamental work is part of this Mughal monument. As was the tradition of the later
Mughal architecture an amalgamated style of Persian and native Indian art is reflected in the Red Fort. This style is known as the Indo Islamic architecture. A gamut of calligraphy and inscriptions were part of the
features of Indo Islamic sculptures.
There are several important buildings within the
Red Fort that deserve mention. The
architecture and sculpture of gates to Red Fort are notable for their rich form and designs. The primary gates are the Lahori Gate and Delhi Gate. Besides these there are the Mori Gate, Ajmeri Gate, Turkman Gate and Kashmiri Gate.
Besides the gates of the Red Fort one will also come across the imperial architecture of
Diwan-i-Am, Rang-Mahal, Mumtaz-Mahal , Diwan-i-Khas, Naqqar-Khana, Khas Mahal, Muthamman- Burj, Tasbih-Khana, Hammam, Moti Masjid and the sculpture of Hayat-Bakhsh Garden and Pavilions.
(Last Updated on : 19/02/2009)
