The
Diwan-I-Khas or the hall of private audience is made of white
marble, supported by intricately carved pillars. It is richly
decorated with inlaid mosaic work. This hall once contained
the famous peacock throne, which was later plundered by Nadir
Shah. The Hamams or royal baths, the Rang Mahal (hall of colours)
with its private rooms with intricately carved screens and
the lotus-shaped ivory fountain, which once formed a part
of the Stream of Paradise, which flowed, through the main
hall are some of the highlights here. Other important buildings
inside Red Fort are, the Khas Mahal, Moti Mahal, Musamman
Burg and Chatta Chowk. The Red Fort Museum has on display,
armour, textiles, jewellery and manuscripts belonging to the
Mughal era. A sound and light show recreates the dramatic
events associated with the Fort in the evenings |
