Soldier on sentinel duty at Red Fort (Lal Quila) the largest monument of Old Delhi. India

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Red Fort a most spectacular piece of Mughal Architecture built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1638 - 1648 remains an impressive testimony to Mughal grandeur despite being attacked by Persian Emperor Nadir Shah in 1739 and by British soldiers during the Indian uprising of is a national monument and a potent symbol in the fight for Independence. In accordance to tradition the Prime Minister of India delivers the Independence Day speech on August 15th every year from the rampart of the mighty Lahore Gate, on the west side of the fort. Delhi. India

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