When Was Diwan-I-Khas Built?

The Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience) is situated in the palace city of Fatehpur Sikri, built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar (r. 1556-1605) from 1571 to 1585. The entire complex is built of locally quarried red sandstone, known as Sikri sandstone.

When was Diwan I Aam built?

Photograph of the Diwan-i-Am in Agra fort, from the Archaeological Survey of India Collections taken by Joseph David Beglar in the 1870s. The Agra fort complex stands on the banks of the Yamuna and was built by the Emperor Akbar between 1565 and 1573.

Who built Diwan A Khas?

Part of the palace complex built by the Emperor Shah Jahan at Delhi, the Diwan-i-Khas, or Hall of Private Audience was where the emperor would consult with his advisors and meet important visitors. The hall was built entirely of white marble inlaid with precious stones.