Diwan-i-Khas (Lahore Fort)

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 emperors received courtiers and state guests.^[1]

Diwan-e-Khas
دیوانِ خاص
General information
Type	Public monument
Architectural style	Mughal
Location	Lahore, Punjab Pakistan

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

Gallery

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  Interior, March 2016.

See also

• Diwan-i-Khas (Red Fort), Delhi