Shah Jahan's Quadrangle | Dewan e khas | A cover of Shah Jahan's private gatherings

This is a huge quadrangle but I guess not many of us know the history and stories about it. Shah Jahan’s Quadrangle or square is a work of stunning art where you will see the constructions in white marble which sparkles in the sunlight and glitters in the moonlight. Well, to start the journey here, on the east of Lal Burj in Shah Jahan’s quadrangle is the Diwan-e-Khas (Hall of Private Audience). This was constructed with a purpose to hold private gatherings and meetings. In this place the Emperor would attend the matters of the state, and courtiers and state guests were also received there with Mughal protocol and elegance. If we see the structure of this place, Diwan-e-Khas is square in plan and has a graceful arched pavilion built in pure white marble. One is awe stunned at its beauty which is retained till now. Its parapet is embellished with pietra dura work but most of the precious stones were stolen or pulled out when the British took over the fort. Being constructed in marble, Diwan-e-Khas has a marble ceiling and floors have beautiful geometric patterns. As Shah Jahan was known for his aesthetics and love for beauty, this place does reflect that. The north façade of Diwan-e-Khas includes delicate jali screens that overlook the northern ramparts of the fort and trust me it’s a beautiful view to experience. From the Jalis cool breeze will touch you even in this hot summer, and that’s the cross ventilation system, I guess, and it is there in most of the structures inside Lahore Fort. A fountain was constructed in the center of the pavilion which is not functional anymore, but I hope that the authorities would revive it too like they have done in Jahangir’s Quadrangle. I think that this place would have been quite cool in summers even.

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