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Lahore, Punjab

The Diwan-e-Khas, or Hall of Private Audience, within Lahore Fort epitomizes Mughal elegance and royal grandeur. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan, it was where the emperor met courtiers and foreign dignitaries. Adorned with marble inlay and intricate carvings, the hall reflects the artistic splendor of 17th-century Mughal architecture.

Architecture TypeRoyal Court or DarbarBaradariPavilionMughal ArchitectureArcadeArchesCalligraphyChar Bagh layoutColumnsFrescoesFour Centered ArchesFountainJaali (Lattice work)Multi Foil ArchesNichesPietra Dura (Inlay work)Stucco workWhite Marble (Sang e marmar) 1526 to 1707CE | Mughal Empire EraUNESCO World Heritage Site