How did the "Red Fort" in Delhi get its name?

The fort appears red from a distance

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The fort was painted completely in red

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The fort is built on land which is completely filled with red soil

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The fort is built completely using red sandstone

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The correct option is D The fort is built completely using red sandstone
The Red Fort in Delhi is the most important fort built during the Mughal period. The fort is built entirely out of red sand stone. The Jama Masjid is also built in a similar style where both red sandstone and white marble were used.

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