The first Republic Day parade in 1950
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Red Fort captured in 1900
The Lal Quila or Red Fort on the banks of Yamuna, in Delhi, India was built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan between 1638 and 1648. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
Lord Mountbatten meets Jawaharlal Nehru
On April 2, 1947, the Viceroy of India, Lord Mountbatten met the Prime Minister of India, Pandit Nehru in the Moghul Gardens in New Delhi. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
Sir Stafford Cripps met Jawaharlal Nehru
On March 28, 1942, Sir Stafford Cripps and Pandit Nehru had a meeting in New Delhi. Cripps had visited India to offer the country Dominion status. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
Riot between Hindus and Sikhs
On March 18, 1966, a jeep is set on fire during riots between Hindus and Sikhs in Chandni Chowk, New Delhi. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
India's 14th Independence Day
On August 17, 1960, Indian prime minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru addresses the crowd in Delhi, on the occasion of India's 14th Independence day. The Indian national flag is hoisted on this day. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
Celebration during Independence Day
On August 21, 1947, crowds at New Delhi watched a motorcade on Independence Day. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
Jawaharlal Nehru with his daughter, Indira Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru, President of the Indian Congress pictured with his daughter, the future Indian prime minister, Indira Nehru in Bombay. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
Republic Day celebrations
On January 30, 1956, India celebrated its Republic Day with a five-mile-long parade starting at the Great Place and ending at the historic Red Fort. President Rajendra Prasad took the salute. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
Former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
In January 1967, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was pictured surrounded by women folk dancers from the province of Rajasthan while sitting on a swing erected for a Teej Festival celebration at her residence in New Delhi, India. (Photo credit: Getty Images)