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Which structures can be found inside Delhiās Red Fort complex?
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Delhi, India, designated a World Heritage site.
The Red Fort in Delhi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, contains a variety of architectural features and structures within its massive red sandstone walls.1
Key structures and features found within the complex include:
- Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience): A large hall featuring 60 red sandstone pillars that support a flat roof and a raised throne platform.12
- Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience): A smaller, opulently decorated pavilion constructed of white marble, known for its intricate pietra dura inlay.12
- Imperial Apartments and Guest Palaces: Private chambers that were historically cooled and aesthetically enhanced by the Nahr-i Bihisht ("Stream of Paradise"), a flowing water channel.2
- Additional Features: The complex also houses an ornate mosque, various palaces, entertainment halls, projecting balconies, baths, indoor canals, and geometrical gardens.1
While the Jama Masjid is a prominent historical structure in Delhi, it is located near the Red Fort rather than inside the fort complex itself.2