Diwan-i-Khas also known as Hall of Private Audience was the important place of Red Fort where Mughal rulers carried out their private meeting with Kings and advisors. If you are on a tour to Delhi you must visit Diwan-i-Khas in Red Fort Delhi.
Introduction about Diwan-i-Khas Delhi:
Diwan-i-Khas is built in the middle of the Red Fort and is made of marbles with engravings and decoration on the walls and pillars. It depicts the Mughal style of architecture.
It is a rectangular shape hall having a rectangular chamber supported by piers.
Brief History of Diwan-i-Khas:
Diwan-i-Khas built by Shah Jahan was the important part of the palace. Diwan-i-Aam was the place where ruler used to meet the citizen and Diwan-i-Khas was the place where Mughal ruler met with his advisors, guests and Kings.
It also has a marble platform on which the famous Peacock Throne was kept which was later taken by Nadir Shah during his invasion.
Tourist attraction around Diwan-i-Khas:
Fatehpuri Masjid situated in Chandni Chowk and at the opposite side of Red Fort was built by one of the wives of Shah Jahan. It was built in the year 1650. This mosque is made of Red sandstone.
Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Delhi was made in 6 years by Shah Jahan. Around 25,000 people come here to pray during Eid and other Muslim festivals. It is made of Red sandstone and white marble. This mosque being situated in Chandni Chowk and very neat to Red Fort is one of the most visited historical monuments of Delhi.
How to reach to Diwan-i-Khas:
Red Fort is the most visited monument of Delhi and Government of Delhi has made special arrangement for tourists to visit this monument. Diwan-i-Khas being part of Red Fort can easily be visited through busses, taxis and cabs. Here is how to reach Diwan-i-Khas near red fort Delhi :
Nearest Metro Station: Chandni Chowk
Distance from IGI Airport: 30 Kms
Distance from Old Delhi Railway Station: 3 Kms
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General Information
Weather info:
Average temperature: 32 °C
Minimum Temperature: 3 - 4 °C
Maximum temperature: 45 °C
Best Time to visit:
Diwan-i-Khas can be visited throughout the year except on the National holidays and on Monday when it remains closed.
Tourist Spots (Entry fees, Opening & closing time) details:
Diwan-i-Khas remains open for visitors from Tuesday to Sunday but remains closed on Monday. It also remains closed on National Holidays.
Entry fees is only to enter in the Red Fort and there is no special fee for Diwan-i-Khas (Entry Fee: Rs. 10 for Indians, Rs. 250 for foreigners)
Location of Diwan-i-Khas in Delhi:
Diwan-i-Khas is situated inside Red Fort in Chandni Chowk on Netaji Subhash Road.
Shopping Places nearby Diwan-i-Khas Red Fort Delhi:
Lajpat Rai Market, Chandni Chowk Market and Meena Bazaar are the nearest shopping places of Delhi. Here people can buy traditional Indian clothes and accessories.
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