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Sheesh Mahal (Lahore Fort)

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decorations and intricate mirror-work inlaid into the white marble walls and ceilings creating gleaming effect, the lavish room has come to be known as 'Palace of Mirrors', and sometimes the 'Hall of Mirrors'. Similar halls are also found in the contemporary palace of the
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in 1927 and the repair work was carried out. Similar problems arose in 1960s and were resolved through minor repairs. In 1975, Sheesh Mahal was listed as a protected monument under the Antiquities Act by Pakistan's Department of
222:. It is among the 21 monuments that were built by successive Mughal emperors inside Lahore Fort, and forms the "jewel in the Fort’s crown." As part of the larger Lahore Fort Complex, it has been inscribed as a 319:. The chamber was exclusively used for private council meetings as part of the daily routine of the emperor, whereas the whole block was only accessible to the imperial 1521: 105: 1288: 2656: 2671: 754: 1514: 571: 634: 1040: 1968: 994: 857: 1374: 550: 475: 1953: 1507: 1530: 1608: 237: 295:
on the location of an earlier mud-fort. To build the new fort, the Emperor brought experienced artisans after the completion of
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frescoes were also added during his reign, and the original entrance to the Sheesh Mahal quadrangle was closed off and the
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Koch, Ebba (1997) Mughal Palace Gardens from Babur to Shah Jahan (1526–1648). Muqarnas, Vol. 14, pp. 143–165.
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designs. The roof of the central hall rises up to two storeys. The hall was originally decorated with
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The Sheesh Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan. It was built in the middle of Jahangir's rule. The
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that made the structure vulnerable to collapse. In 1904–05, the plaster from the ceiling of main
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built in its place. This was also the place where he used to display his prized possession, the
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and complex mirror-work of the finest quality. The hall was reserved for personal use by the
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Khan, Ahmed Nabi (1997) Studies in Islamic Archaeology of Pakistan. Sang-e-Meel Publications
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whereas in 1981, as part of the larger Lahore Fort Complex, it became inscribed as a
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The Sheesh Mahal is elaborately decorated with a myriad of reflective glass tiles.
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roof. At this stage, the building was listed by the department of archaeology of
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Haider, Zulqarnain (1978) Pietra Dura Decorations of Naulakha at Lahore Fort. (
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Dogar, Muhammad Aasim (1995) Splendour of Lahore Fort. Ilm Dost Publishers.
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Mujallah-e-Taḥqĭq, Kullīyah-e-ʻUlūm-e-Islāmiyah va Adabiyāt-e-Sharqiyah
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The pillars used in the buildings were decorated with floral motifs
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foundations of Lahore Fort were laid in 1566 under the reign of
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The additional constructions carried out during the subsequent
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language, literally means 'Crystal Palace'. However, with its
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Asher, Catherine E G (1992) Architecture of Mughal India.
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The building's ceiling is also adorned with mirror-work.
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Coloured glass was also used throughout the interior.
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Mughal
Lahore
Punjab
Pakistan
Pakistan
Coordinates
31°35′23″N 74°18′47″E / 31.589827°N 74.313165°E / 31.589827; 74.313165
Urdu
Lahore Fort
Mughal Emperor
Shah Jahan
Sikh
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
white marble
pavilion
pietra dura
imperial family
aides
UNESCO
World Heritage Site

Urdu
pietra dura
Agra Fort
Amber Fort

brick
Mughal emperor
Akbar the Great

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