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Red Fort
Delhi’s Red Fort is a major Mughal-era citadel and a nationally significant setting for India’s Independence Day address.
Key points
- Historic fortified palace complex in Delhi
- Associated with the Mughal imperial capital
- Nationally prominent in Independence Day ceremonies
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India
India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.
Sources and verification
- [1] Archaeological Survey of India — Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture, Government of India Government Portal View source
Last verified: 25/10/2026