Delhi’s Red Fort is hosting 10-day cultural event till April 3

A 10-day cultural festival will be held at the Red Fort in Delhi; the event will continue till April 3. As per the reports, the festival, Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, would showcase live performances of folk music and dance, and will host famous singers including Papon, Shaan, Nizami Brothers and Raghu Dixit. There will also be a kids zone, displays of crafts and art, street food stalls spread across the historic site.

This 10-day event has been organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture to commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, and will be featuring a spectacular thematic cultural fusion and bring forward India’s rich history and diversity in heritage, art, culture, cuisine, and much more.
The festival can be attended from 11 AM to 10 PM every day till April 3, the Ministry of Culture said in a statement.

As part of the government’s Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate 75 years of Indian Independence, Bharat Bhagya Vidhata promises to offer a rich cultural experience to visitors. It will be highlighting India’s history in interactive and engaging sequences. Planned as an annual event, this festival aims to focus on themes like freedom struggle, ideas, and achievements at 75 and beyond.
As part of its initiative, Monument Mitra - Dalmia Bharat Limited aims to inculcate a sense of national pride and provide sustenance for communities by providing jobs and opportunities.

1. Who built the Red Fort?
   Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
2. Red Fort palace was a focal point of which medieval city?
   The fortress-palace was a focal point of the city of Shahjahanabad, which is present-day Old Delhi.
3. Which gate of Red Fort was exclusively used by the emperor?
   Khizrabad Gate was for the emperor.