Hira Mahal, Marble pavilion in Red Fort, Delhi, India
Hira Mahal is a gleaming white marble pavilion with four sides and arched openings located on the eastern wall of Red Fort. The surface displays intricately carved decorative details and traditional architectural features typical of Mughal design.
The pavilion was built in 1842 under Emperor Bahadur Shah II and represents one of the final major construction projects at the fort. Its creation marked the end of the classical Mughal building period there.
The structure serves as a viewing pavilion where visitors naturally gather to observe the surrounding gardens and water features from an elevated vantage point.
Access is available during regular Red Fort visiting hours, with the structure positioned north of the Moti Mosque. The best views of the structure and gardens below are from early morning or late afternoon light.
The pavilion was deliberately positioned as the southern terminus of a major garden layout, revealing a sophisticated planning system by the fort's architects. Few visitors realize that this central placement was intentional and part of a geometric garden design.
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