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Major Places Of Interest

The Red Fort:

Though, the emperor himself called it 'Urdu-i-Muhalla', to the general populace it has was always 'Lal Qila' (because of it's red color). It became the meeting point for the talented poets, artists, artisans, craftsmen, philosophers and scholars who used to throng to the court in large numbers.

Among the chief buildings within the fort were the Diwan-i-Am (court hall), Diwan-i-Khas (king's private meeting hall), Mumtaz Mahal, Rang Mahal, Moti Mahal and Moti Masjid. All these buildings were like gems in a crown, graced with rich carpets and rare furnishings. It was during  Aurangzeb's reign that the rampart was built.. This is where the Indian Prime Minister now hoists the National flag on Indian Independence Day every year.

Chawri Bazaar:

The Chawri Bazaar is one of the narrowest, busiest and most prosperous trading centers of Delhi today, where both wholesale and retail business is carried on in iron and hardware, paper, utensils of brass, copper and stainless steel. The word Chawri is derived from Sanskrit word Chawat, meaning a place where four roads meet. In Marathi, it means a place where people congregate for business, and where the Patel holds his court and settles all disputes. In the reign of Shah Alam II, a Chawri was established here by the Marathas to hold their court.

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