Historic Site · Delhi, India
Red Fort
The Red Fort is a historic Mughal fort located in the Old Delhi area of Delhi, India. Built 1648.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Delhi, India |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Built | 1648 |
| Height | Height: 33 m |
| Coordinates | 28.6558° N, 77.2408° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Red Fort is known for
The Red Fort is a historic Mughal fort located in the Old Delhi area of Delhi, India.
About Red Fort
The Red Fort is a historic Mughal fort located in the Old Delhi area of Delhi, India. Serving as the main residence of the Mughal emperors, it was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan on the 12th of May 1639; the fort was constructed following his decision to shift the Mughal capital from Agra to Delhi. Originally adorned in red and white, the fort's design is attributed to Ustad Ahmad Lahori, the architect of the Taj Mahal.
History
Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1638, following his decision to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. The design of the Red Fort is attributed to the architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori, renowned for his work on the Taj Mahal. It straddles the Yamuna River, which once fed the moats surrounding most of the walls.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Red Fort website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Delhi |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) |
| Distance from the airport | 10.9 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) · New Delhi, India · 11.2 miles away
- Noida International Airport (DXN) · Gautam Buddha Nagar, India · 39.9 miles away
- Maharaja Agrasen International Airport (HSS) · Hisar, India · 97.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Red Fort?
The Red Fort is a historic Mughal fort located in the Old Delhi area of Delhi, India.
Where is Red Fort located?
Red Fort is in Delhi, India. Its coordinates are 28.6558° N, 77.2408° E.
How do I get to Red Fort?
The nearest town is Delhi, and the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 10.9 miles away (straight line).
When was Red Fort built?
Red Fort was built 1648.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Fort — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q45957 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/tourist_place/red_fort.jsp — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.