Delhi, India
Diwan-i-am Diwan-i-Am or the Hall of public audience was the place where Shah Jahan (A.D. 1628-58) received the general public and heard their grievances. With a courtyard in the front, it was originally surrounded by arcaded apartments used by chiefs (Umaras) on duty. With an impressive facade of n
ine engrailed arch openings, the hall was ornamented with gilded stucco work. In the centre of the eastern wall, stands a marble canopy covered by a 'Bengal roof', under which was placed the Emperor's
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