Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Delhi.
· The Red Fort in Delhi was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the mid-17th century.
· The construction started in 1638 and was completed in 1648.
· The Red Fort is a prime example of Mughal architecture, combining Persian, Timurid, and Indian architectural styles.
· It is built primarily from red sandstone, which gives it its distinctive color and name.
· The fort's design was planned by the architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori, who is also credited with designing the Taj Mahal.
· The Red Fort served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years, until the British colonial rule began.
Facts to remember:
· The Red Fort was the site where the last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah II, was tried and exiled by the British in 1858.
· The fort is the location where India's Prime Minister hoists the national flag and delivers a speech every Independence Day on August 15th.
· The Red Fort was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 for its historical and cultural significance.