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Diwan-e-Khas
دیوانِ خاص
General information
TypePublic monument
Architectural styleMughal
LocationLahore, Punjab Pakistan Pakistan

The Diwan-i-Khas (Urdu: دیوانِ خاص, or "Hall of Private Audiences"), is located in the Lahore Fort in Lahore, Pakistan. It served as the place where the Mughal emperor received courtiers and state guests.[1]

In contrast to the Diwan-i-Aam, the Diwan-i-Khas served as a hall where the Emperor would attend to matters of the state. The hall was sight of elaborate pageantry, with processions of up to one hour long occurring before each audience session.[2]

  • Interior, March 2016.
    Interior, March 2016.

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Citadel (Lahore Fort)". Islamics Arts and Architecture. 2011. Retrieved 2016-07-13.
  2. ^ Latif, Syad Muhammad (1892). Lahore: Its History, Architectural Remains and Antiquities: With an Account of Its Modern Institutions, Inhabitants, Their Trade, Customs, &c. New Imperial Press (London): Oxford University. p. 426.

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