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How Red Fort became India's freedom symbol
The Red Fort remains the iconic site for Independence Day speeches.
Commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1638, it spans 2.4 km of sandstone.
PM Modi will address the nation from the fort on 15 August 2026.
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