Red Fort is a Mughal monument that was constructed in the 17th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This was the seat of power and the residence of the Moghuls until the 1850s. Red Fort is a complex of palaces, mosques, and pavilions with the influences of Hindu, Islamic, Persian and Timurid styles of architecture. Today, it is the venue of the annual Independence Day flag hoisting by the Prime Minister of India.