Red Fort :The Mughal citadel of power carved in red sandstone dominates the cityscape on the way to Old Delhi. It houses the Diwan-e-Aam or public audience hall of the emperor, the Diwan-e-Khas or private hall, the Rang Mahal (queen’s palace) with the royal baths (Hamams) and the exquisite Moti Masjid or Pearl Mosque. A sound and light show traces the history of Delhi through the ages in the evenings.
Jama Masjid :
A short distance away from the Red Fort, is one of Asia’s largest mosques built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1656. Daily prayers are still here by debout Muslims keeping alive the Mughal herigage of the Old City.Old Fort (Purana Qila) :
Built by the second Mughal emperor Humayun, this fotress precedes the Red Fort. It is imposing structure housing the emperor’s living quarters, library (from the steps of which he fell and died), the soldier barracks, and a mosque built by Sher Shah Suri, who had temporarily dethroned Humayun. 
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