Rang Mahal

The Rang Mahal or Palace of Colour is located in the , Old Delhi. It originally served as a part of the imperial harem. It was the part of the palace in which female members of the royal family could rest at.
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  • Type: Monument
  • Description: building in the Red Fort, Delhi, India
  • Also known as: “Palace of Colour (Red Fort)”, “Palace of Colours or Palace of Distinction”, and “Rang Mahal (Red Fort)”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Red Fort, Delhi and Moti Masjid.

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The Red Fort is a historic Mughal fort located in the Old Delhi area of , India. It served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors. Commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan on the 12th of May 1639, the fort was constructed following his decision to shift the Mughal capital from to Delhi. is situated 270 metres west of Rang Mahal.

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The is a 17th-century historical , not open for worship, inside the complex in Old Delhi, . It was built by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, damaged during the Siege of Delhi, and subsequently restored by the British. is situated 140 metres north of Rang Mahal.

Monument
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The served as the Mughal emperor's private residence in Old Delhi. The structure is located inside the , which is a large defensive and governmental complex located inside the city.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Meena Bazar, Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Neighborhood
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The is a street market square it is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, India. Located close to the Old Delhi railway station, the Mughal-era is located at the eastern fringes of .

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is the Mughal-era walled city that comprises the historic core of . Constructed by the fifth Mughal ruler Shah Jahan as Shahjahanabad, is centred around the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid, as well as Chandni Chowk, a paradise for street food lovers.

Rang Mahal

Latitude
28.65568° or 28° 39′ 20″ north
Longitude
77.24353° or 77° 14′ 37″ east
Open location code
7JWVM64V+7C
Open­Street­Map ID
way 80429915
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monument
Wiki­data ID
Q16899120
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Urdu—“Rang Mahal” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “彩宫”
  • Hindi: “रंग महल”
  • Swedish: “Rang Mahal”
  • Urdu: “رنگ محل (لال قلعہ)”
  • Urdu: “رنگ محل”

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