Red Fort

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The "Red Fort" is actually a fortified castle, which was constructed by a series of Mughal kings, including the designer of the Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan. Maharaja Shah Jahan was ultimately placed under house arrest in the fort by his son, Aurangzeb, after Aurangzeb executed his brother and seized power. The fort includes a moat, drawbridge, and the places for archers to launch attacks. The Indian military still uses much of the fort today.

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Decor that survived Brits
Apparently the Brits took or destroyed the gold leaf paintings, tapestries, etc. Of the ornate decor, only the marble inlay and carvings survived. It's still beautiful.