Diwan-i-Khas, Private audience hall in Red Fort, Delhi, India
The Diwan-i-Khas features a rectangular central chamber with marble piers, arches, and intricate floral patterns inlaid throughout the structure's walls and columns.
Shah Jahan commissioned this hall between 1635 and 1640 as a space where the Mughal emperor received selected nobles and foreign dignitaries.
The hall contains inscriptions of Amir Khusrow's Persian verses on its northern and southern walls, representing the fusion of literature and architecture.
Visitors can access the Diwan-i-Khas through the main entrance of Red Fort daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, except on Mondays.
The Stream of Paradise, Nahar-i-Bihisht, once flowed through the center of this hall, creating a water channel that enhanced its architectural design.
Location: Delhi
Part of: Red Fort
GPS coordinates: 28.65640,77.24360
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:42
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