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Diwan-i-Khas (Lahore Fort)

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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 emperors received courtiers and state guests.[1]

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]

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  1. ^ "The Citadel (Lahore Fort)". Islamics Arts and Architecture. 2011. Archived from the original on 2018-12-25. 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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