KOMPAS.com - Brick red is the main composition in the fort area of 2.4 square kilometers is as if he were to show the grandeur of a Shah Jahan. Yes, he was the Mughal, the founder of one of the grandest historical heritage in the city of Delhi. Sturdy fortress that digaungi by Ustaz Ustaz Hamid and Ahmad, two young architects reliably Mughal king's favorite, was founded in the 17th century by putting two gates on the west and south, Lahore Gate and Delhi Gate.
In the west there is the Lahore Gate which is the main access door to the palace and now the only entrance to the local and foreign tourists. While at the Lahore Gate there is Naubat Khana or music room and gallery. This room has four floors. The existence of this room is closely related to hobbies and interests of the king in the field of musical art.
Right in front of the Lahore Gate also has access to Mina Bazaar, or also known as Chatta Chowk. Once this Bazaar is the center of the biggest sales of luxury with clean and very awake. However, over the times with the habits of society that no longer uphold cleanliness, Mina Bazaar has become a crowded marketplace and slums.
Upon entrance, there is a gate again as a symbol of welcome for the guests of King as part of the main entrance used for the care centers. In the hallway to the front page of the palace is now used souvenir traders who have a special license from the local management.
The unique requirements of small shops is that every store sells handicrafts from each region according to the name of the tourist shop. This is useful for those who do not have time to travel to the city. You can buy suvenirnya in this place as a memento.
There are many important buildings in every style and different benefits in each room that is still located inside the Red Fort complex, among others, Diwani-I-Am which is a general ward. This is the room where the king met his guests from the general public. Wide rectangular shaped room is nuanced Pietradura, ie the walls are carved canopy, as contained in the Taj Mahal.
Right in front of the Diwani-I-Am there Diwani Khas or private ward, which is where the king sat on the Peacock Throne in his private meetings, or simply to receive reports, suggestions, and criticisms of the prime minister. Ornaments room is also not much different from the general wards, seemed to describe the beauty Pietradura on each side.
Other special building is called Rang Mahal or Palace of Colors. Typical building located behind the Diwan-I-Am is devoted to shelter their wives and concubines king, of course, with lots of room adjacent. Interestingly, every room in the Rang Mahal decorated with many beautiful paintings and all sorts of shades of golden ornaments, and glass mosaics that have background lotus-shaped fountains. All that beauty is a form of appreciation for all the king's wives and concubines he loves.
The king also has its own private palace located in the north of Rang Mahal. This private palace is also called Khas Mahal. In this room the king's conduct personal activities. Only a few can be allowed into this room.
What is unique again at the rear of this fort there Hammam. This place is a bathing place that is devoted to royal family members, ranging from soldiers to royal officials. Others with a private building king on this one, which is a special work space kings or also called Shahi Burj. The building is octagonal and is located not far from the Diwan-I-Am, but the room is closed to the public.
Right in front of the Palace there are Rang Mahal Moti Masjid or in the Indonesian language is also called the Pearl Mosque. This beautiful mosque was built by King Aurangzeb, Shah Jahan's successor kingdoms, and dedicated to himself. (Zee)
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