When the Red Fort Turns Black: How Persistent Air Pollution, Toxic Deposits Are Threatening the Historic Walls and Architectural Splendor of India’s UNESCO World Heritage Site — A Visual Journey in Ph
Published on: Oct. 7, 2025, 3:20 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Built by Emperor Shah Jahan between 1639 and 1648, the Red Fort’s 2.41 km long ramparts rise 20-23 meters high. Constructed with red Vindhyan sandstone and Makrana marble, it has witnessed centuries of history — from Mughal rule to colonial occupation and India’s independence. Yet, beneath its grandeur, the fort now faces an invisible enemy: pollution.
