Diwan-i-Khas
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Diwan-i-Khas is the ornate marble hall of private audience in Delhi’s Red Fort, where Mughal emperors once held exclusive court and state discussions.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Mughal architectural monument
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audience hall → heritage structure → |
| access |
open to visitors as part of Red Fort
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| architecturalStyle |
Mughal architecture
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| associatedWith |
Mughal court ceremonial
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imperial Peacock Throne (historically housed in Red Fort) → |
| builtFor |
Shah Jahan
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| city |
Old Delhi
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| commissionedBy |
Shah Jahan
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| completionEra |
17th century
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| country |
India
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| culturalSignificance |
symbol of Mughal imperial grandeur
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| feature |
arched openings
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canopied throne platform → carved floral motifs → inlaid pietra dura decoration → inscribed Persian verses → intricate ceiling decoration → ornate marble columns → |
| function |
discussion of confidential affairs of state
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private imperial audience → reception of high-ranking dignitaries → |
| governedBy |
Archaeological Survey of India
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| heritageStatus |
part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Red Fort Complex
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| historicalPeriod |
Mughal Empire
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| languageOfInscriptions |
Persian
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| locatedIn |
Delhi
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India → Red Fort → inner court of Red Fort → |
| material |
red sandstone (structural elements)
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white marble → |
| orientation |
aligned along the Red Fort’s main ceremonial axis
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| partOf |
Red Fort complex
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| region |
National Capital Territory of Delhi
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| roofType |
flat roof with chhatris (domed kiosks) at corners
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| touristAttraction |
yes
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| use |
hall of private audience
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imperial court chamber → venue for state discussions → |
| usedBy |
Mughal emperors
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| usedFor |
consultations with nobles
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exclusive court sessions → state policy deliberations → |
Referenced by (5)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Agra Fort
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Amber Fort → Fatehpur Sikri → Red Fort → |
hasPart |
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Diwan-i-Khas
("inner court of Red Fort")
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locatedIn |