Moat

Red Fort

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October 16th 2008
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 ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more