Red Fort, Delhi

[gilmore]

The Red Fort in Delhi is a compound of beautiful pavilions and appealing grounds built by the Mughal emperors.

One of the many open pavilions. They were interesting constructed to take advantage of breezes in the heat, and could be curtained in the winter, heated with braziers.


A small mosque built by Shahjahan's successor, who overthrew him for bankrupting the empire with his building schemes, which included the Taj Mahal.



Inlay like this covers most of the interior walls and ceilings.


One of the waterways that run throughout the grounds and into the pavilions. There were fountains even in the living quarters.



James outside the seraglio, asks, "Where all the Mughal women at?"


After the overthrow of the Mughals several British regiments were stationed here during the Raj, since it was indeed a fortified compound. Indian regiments replaced them after independence, but the Red fort is now an historic site.

[Splash_4]

Thanks for these Gil! It brings back fond memories.

[Fougasse]

I too have many fond memories of my visit to Delhi. Will you get to visit the Taj Mahal?

[gilmore]

I too have many fond memories of my visit to Delhi. Will you get to visit the Taj Mahal?

I have never been. I hope to go this time.

[McMurdo]

Wonderful photos, enjoy your time there.