A few days ago, I had published a photograph of the Diwan-e-Am (the Hall of Public Audience) at New Delhi’s Red Fort. This image above is from the Diwan-e-Khas – the Hall of Private Audience. Cloistered within the interior walls of the fort, these chambers were reserved for the Emperor to grant audience to his visitors of note – typically, ambassadors and kings. The interior of these walls is made out of carved marble, and were, at one time, finely decorated with very intricate work.
Time has ravaged the walls and reduced them to a mere shell of their earlier splendour, but nonetheless, they are still a grand sight to behold.
The Red Fort is a must see when one visits New Delhi. It is easy to access by public transport (metro train, bus, and taxis will easily get you there), and will comfortably take a good two to three hours of your time. This is a national monument of great national significance and is generally closed to the public on and immediately around the 26th of January (Indian Republic Day), and the 15th of August (Indian Independence Day).
