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Shahjahanabad was enclosed by about ten kilometer long wall. It spread out over a large area along the banks of river Yamuna. The city had fourteen gates only four of which exist today. The walled city included broad avenues with water channels, markets, mosques, gardens, houses of the nobility, and the fortified palace known as the Red Fort or Lal Qila. Built of red sandstone, the Red Fort constituted the palace of the emperor and his court. It also housed the administrative officials, a military garrison, theim perial treasury, factories for the manufacture of luxury commodities, and much more. There were elegant mosques, crowded mohallas, enchanting bazaars, royal gardens and fountains. Chandni Chowk, a busy marketplace was designed by the Princess Jahanara.This had a canal running down the centre with pools intersections. Besides, there were numerous dargahs, idgahs, chowks and cul-e-sacs.
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