Do You Know Red Fort Used To Be White Once? Know The Reason Behind The Change In Colour

The Red Fort of Delhi holds many secrets within itself. The Prime Minister and the President hoist the tricolour on every Independence Day and Republic Day at the Red Fort located in the capital. There are many facts related to this Red Fort in history. It is also said that this fort was not red earlier, but white. So let us try to know the story of its changing from white to red today.

The Red Fort built in the capital Delhi has been talked about all over the world for centuries. Tourists from all over the world come to see this pride of Delhi. You will be surprised to know that when the Red Fort was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century, it was mainly prepared with white lime.

The Red Fort was built by Shah Jahan in Delhi in 1638. It is said that at that time its walls and buildings used to be white. Marble stones were also installed in many parts of the fort. However, according to reports, the ravages of time have faded the beauty of these white stones.

After this, in 1857, after the First War of Independence, the British captured the fort by removing the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. Then the British took care of the fort and made many changes in it. At the same time, the white buildings and marble stones also started deteriorating.

According to media reports, the British got the fort repaired by using red sandstone. The reason behind this was that its walls would remain strong and its colour would not change due to the weather. Apart from this, it is said that red sandstone was very popular at that time, which is why red sandstone was used in the fort.

Do you know that the Red Fort is included in the list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Many beautiful palaces, gardens and mosques are built inside it. Moti Masjid is the most famous monument here.