This small white mosque in the Red Fort was built by Aurangzeb as his private place of worship. The outer walls align with the fort walls, while the inner walls are askew to align with Mecca. It is closed to visitors.
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Closed to the public, the royal hammam in the Red Fort once contained a sauna and hot baths for the royal family.
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