When VIS students paid Red Fort a visit

On October 12,2011,we visited Red Fort,commonly known as ‘Lal Kila’ or ‘Quila-i-Mubarak’. It was interesting to how these monuments were built. We came to know that this monument is made of red sandstone and marble. The art work,‘Meenakari’,on the walls was breathtakingly beautiful. It represented ancient artwork. Though the weather was hot,we were full of enthusiasm to explore Red Fort more and more. We saw many sections of the Red Fort,such as ‘Diwan-e-aam’ and ‘Diwan-e-Khas’. I was amazed to see the luxurious life of kings and the hard work of the workers who made it — not to mention the great architecture from that time. It took nine years to build the fort. We also saw many emporiums in the Red Fort. They were very appealing,and attracted all of us. Overall,it was a very knowledgeable tour. If given a chance,I would definitely like to go and see the beautiful fort once again. It was definitely an amazing experience.

Mansi Aggarwal

After the great post-trauma suffering due to the horrifying half-yearly examination,we were finally relieved by the news of going on a picnic. The teachers liked calling it as an educational trip,but it didn’t turn out as boring as it sounded. Then,on October 12,we were finally standing in front of one of the greatest Indian heritage sites in New Delhi. As we moved through the mystical Lahore gate,we were transported into a magnificent fort carved in Red sandstone. We all were accompanied by a guide who enlightened us on the great Mughal monument. Walking between those ancient pillars was in itself an enthralling experience. Knowing the fact that once the emperor of Mughal empire walked the same path,my friends and I enjoyed the great experience. Surely,it was one of those trips that we will remember for a long time.

Harshmeet

On October 12,2011,the students of Class X visited the Red Fort,which has recently been included in one of the three world heritage sites in Delhi. We entered the Red Fort through the Lahore Gate,after which we encountered many shops on the way to the main parts of the fort. My friends and I bought some items from these shops. We then went to Diwan-e-Aam,in which emperor used to meet with general public and Diwan-e-Khas,where he used to engage in extensive discussions with his trusted ministers. We enjoyed the trip very much,and the trip was very informative.

Sunayani Shivkumar

The trip to Red Fort was a splendid one. Red Fort is a place of great beauty. It was built by Shahjahan about 300 years ago on the banks of the river Yamuna. The trip was organised by our school,and sponsored by The Indian Express in order to remind us of India’s historical importance. The aura of Red Fort is so amazing that it attracts people towards itself. The beautiful patterns on the walls,Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-khas,enhanced the beauty of the place.We also saw Moti Masjid,which was built by Aurangzeb. The splendor of the exotic fort filled me with awe.

*Pranav Arora

On October 12,2011,our school arranged a trip for the students of Class X to the Red Fort,which was a place with mystifying beauty. When we reached our destination,we were amazed to see its beauty. We also appreciated the hard work put by the people who built it,and that too when they had no modern technology at their disposal. We took note of the beauty of the redstone marble and other attractive materials used in its creation. Our school also arranged for a guide,who told us different things about the fort and the people who lived there. On our entry to the Red Fort,we saw the Lahore and Delhi Gate. We saw the place where the king used to address the common people. We were amazed by the expanse of the fort. Moreover,in the Red Fort,we could appreciate the canal system of the river and the way the water of the Yamuna was used for maintaining gardens. Having seen the magnificent structure,I couldn’t help but envy the erstwhile kings and the queens for the kind of lifestyle they used to lead. Along with this,we also had a guide with us who was continuously telling us about the Red Fort. After the walk,we boarded our bus and reached the school by 2 pm. We completely enjoyed the trip. Now I really think that our country is full of marvellous and historical things,and we need to conserve them — so our future generations can appreciate the same.

Harlin Bindra

The day had finally arrived; we were going on a visit to the historical Red Fort. The weather conditions were absolutely perfect for this fantastic day. We boarded the bus at 9 am. On our way to Red Fort,teachers described the structure and its significance. We went inside from the main gate,and were left spellbound with the architecture and the historical significance of the place. The guide told us about its history. The erstwhile capital of the Mughal Empire was a globally recognised monument that displayed the might of the Mughal empire.We saw Moti Masjid,built by Shah Jahan’s son Aurangzeb. We were enraptured by the beauty of the place. We finally boarded the bus and reached our school after the visit to Red Fort. It was really memorable event.

*Akshit Jain

On October 12,we visited the RedFort. We left the school premises at 9 am and reached there by 10 am. There we were given a questionnaire. We were lucky to visit the Redfort,a thing that we had only read about and seen in the books. It is a huge fort and is well maintained. There we saw the place where the king used to sit amidst huge gathering. There was a beautiful garden facing it with fresh aroma of magnificent flowers. We saw Moti Masjid,Rang Mahal. There was also Diwan-e-aam and Diwan-e-khas for public and private meetings. Today,the Red Fort is a mere building for us,but yes,after visiting Red Fort one gets to understand the historical significance of this amazing structure. It reminds us of our cultural heritage and glorious past. We must preserve our culture and heritage.

*Saumya Sambyal

On October 12,2011,we the students of Class X of Venkateshwar International School got the golden opportunity to visit a historical monument,built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The Red Fort is spread over a large area. People from all over the world throng the place in large numbers. Our national flag is hoisted here by the Prime Minister every Independence Day. Red Fort’s shopping area has shops that sell goods,showcasing the cultural diversity of India. In all,more than being an education trip,the trip to Red Fort helped revive the patriotism in us.

*Nitansh Atwal

After an ecstatic journey by bus,we reached the Red Fort just before noon. The sun shone brightly on the red sandstone. The Red Fort,built by Mughal Emperor,Shah Jahan,stood majestically over a huge area. We couldn’t get our eyes off the beautiful sculptures on the walls of the Red Fort. One couldn’t help but gaze at this majestic marvel. Even the hot and humid weather could not suppress our enthusiasm. We saw the place where the king used to stand amidst the gathering. Our guide showed us through the fort,which accommodated the Diwan-e-Aam,Diwan-e-Khas and Moti Masjid — among others. It was an enthralling experience,and we were captivated by the beauty of the structure.

*Prashant Gupta

Our school,Venkateshwar International School,organised an educational trip to the Red Fort. We left the school around 8.15am. The distance between our school and the Red Fort was a lot. We finally reached there around 11.30 am. We were given a small worksheet that had questions related to what we would see next in our trip. A guide,who was there to help us out,gave information on many structure and buildings. We walked a lot,around three to four kilometres. On the way,we saw shops selling antique items,bangles and toys. We also saw many tourists admiring the fort. It was a beautiful and amazing experience. The fort and structures were beautifully built,and it made us realise what a great cultural heritage we have. After leaving the fort,we were given refreshments and told to get into the buses. We were really tired after walking so much. We reached the school by 3 pm.

*Abhishek Dutta