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After 9 days from today, the tricolor will be hoisted on the occasion of Independence Day at the Red Fort in the capital Delhi. On this day, there is an atmosphere of different enthusiasm across the country. Small school children go to school with a flag in their hands, where they sing the national anthem, hoist the flag, as well as with sweets and happily return to their homes. Every year on August 15, the Prime Minister of the country hoists the national flag tricolor proudly at the Red Fort. During this time strict security arrangements are made, which are diverted a few days in advance. Divert roads are constantly monitored by the traffic police.

On this day, the timing of the metro is also changed. Thousands of people are present at the Red Fort, which is also monitored by CCTV cameras, so that there is no untoward any kind.

The view is different

Apart from a large number of police force deployed, the Prime Minister, President and other leaders are present on the occasion of Independence Day. On this day, the view of the Red Fort is different. Everyone seems to be immersed in a patriotism. But have you ever got the question in your mind that why is the tricolor flag hoisted only on the Red Fort? Why not hoist it on other buildings built by Mughals like Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort etc.

Why is the flag hoisted on the Red Fort itself?

In today’s article, we will tell you why the tricolor is hoisted on the Red Fort itself. Why is this not done on any other building built by Mughals? What is the historical significance behind it? Many times such questions are asked in competitive examinations, so it is important to know the answer in terms of general knowledge.

This tradition started like this

For the first time after independence, the first Prime Minister of the country, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the national flag of the country’s Aan, Ban, Gen, at the Red Fort itself. During that time people had a different passion. The country’s independence was celebrated along with the joy of ending the British rule. Let me tell you that when the country became independent on August 15 in 1947, the first Prime Minister of India hoisted the national flag of India by launching the flag of British rule from the ramparts of the Red Fort and thus started independent India. Since then, the flag is hoisted here by the Prime Minister on every Independence Day.

It took 10 years to make

If you go a little more in history, then the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Red Fort in the 17th century. At that time, here he built it to hide during the war and live with his family, which was also considered a symbol of the power and grandeur of the emperor. It has been the main center of power from the beginning. By 1857, the Red Fort was an important symbol as the capital of the Mughal Empire. But when the British came to our country, they captured it and put their flag which was first removed on 15 August.

Symbol of India’s independence

After the independence of India, the Red Fort of Delhi, the capital of India, was also chosen because there are many memories to the freedom struggle, which have been kept till date. It is also right for a national ceremony along with a historical significance. Tourists continue to visit here throughout the year. Before August 15, proper arrangements are made from security to cleanliness, light, traffic etc. The Red Fort is not only a building, but also a symbol of India’s independence and pride.

You also go

Tourists visiting Delhi, apart from India Gate, Lotus Temple, definitely explore the Red Fort. Its real name is Kila-e-Mubarak, whose construction work was started in the year 1638. It took about 10 years to get ready. In 2007, UNESCO included it in the list of its World Heritage Site. Here you will also see a wonderful confluence of Indian culture and tradition. The beautiful view here captivates the minds of the people.