Khas Mahal

The Khas Mahal 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.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Red Fort, Delhi and Moti Masjid.

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The Red Fort is a historic Mughal fort located in the Old Delhi area of , India. It served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors. Commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan on the 12th of May 1639, the fort was constructed following his decision to shift the Mughal capital from to Delhi. is situated 280 metres west of Khas Mahal.

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

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The , 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.

Places in the Area

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

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is a neighborhood.

Neighborhood
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The is a street market square it is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, India. Located close to the Old Delhi railway station, the Mughal-era is located at the eastern fringes of .

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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 in Delhi.

Khas Mahal

Latitude
28.65613° or 28° 39′ 22″ north
Longitude
77.2436° or 77° 14′ 37″ east
Open location code
7JWVM64V+FC
Open­Street­Map ID
way 80429887
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monument
Wiki­data ID
Q16852143
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Western Panjabi—“Khas Mahal” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “内宫”
  • Hindi: “खास महल”
  • Urdu: “خاص محل (لال قلعہ)”
  • Urdu: “خاص محل”
  • Western Panjabi: “خاص محل (لال قلعہ)”
  • Western Panjabi: “خاص محل”

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