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Diwan-i-Khas

The Diwan-i-Khas, or Hall of Private Audiences, was a chamber in the of Old Delhi built-in 1648 as a location for receptions. It was the location where the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan received courtiers and state guests.
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  • Type: Monument
  • Description: Hall of Public Audience
  • Also known as: “Divan-i-Khas” and “Diwan-e-Khaas”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Red Fort, Delhi and Moti Masjid.

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The Red Fort, also known as Lal Qila is a historic Mughal fort located in the Old Delhi area of , India. It served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors. is situated 290 metres west of Diwan-i-Khas.

Mosque
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The is a 17th-century historical , not open for worship, inside the complex in North Delhi, . It was built by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, damaged during the Siege of Delhi, and subsequently restored by the British.

Monument
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The served as the Mughal emperor's private residence in Old Delhi. The structure is located inside the , which is a large defensive and governmental complex located inside the city.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Meena Bazar, Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Neighborhood
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The is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, India. There is another location in with the name Chandani Chowk. Located close to the Old Delhi railway station, the Mughal-era is located at the eastern fringes of .

Neighborhood
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is a specialized wholesale market of brass, copper and paper products. Established in 1840, with a hardware market, it was the first wholesale market of Old Delhi it lies to the west of Jama Masjid in Delhi.

Diwan-i-Khas

Latitude
28.65647° or 28° 39′ 23″ north
Longitude
77.24358° or 77° 14′ 37″ east
Open location code
7JWVM64V+HC
Open­Street­Map ID
way 80429830
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monument
Wiki­data ID
Q16829867
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Urdu—“Diwan-i-Khas” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “الديوان الخاص”
  • Bengali: “দেওয়ান-ই-খাস (লাল কেল্লা)”
  • Bengali: “দেওয়ান-ই-খাস”
  • Chinese: “枢密宫”
  • Dutch: “Diwan-i-Khas (Rode Fort)”
  • Dutch: “Diwan-i-Khas”
  • German: “Diwan-i-Khas”
  • Hindi: “दीवान-ए-खास”
  • Urdu: “دیوان خاص (لال قلعہ)”
  • Urdu: “دیوان خاص”

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