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	Samia Rab: Research
		In the Diwan-i-Khas the lower section of the hall was meant for dignitaries and scholars of the court who could not directly observe the Shahinshah but could feel his presence.
		The Diwan-i-Khas being the Shahinshah's private audience chamber was meant for private meetings between the Emperor and his ministers and other affiliates who assisted him in running the affairs of his Empire's "realm and religion."
		Some of these standards were even retained by the British while they ruled India and still form the basis for the provincial division of India and Pakistan.
	www2.hawaii.edu /~srab/research/akbar.html (683 words)

	Agra Fort,Agra Red Fort,Agra City Guide,Agra Tours,Agra Monuments,Agra India,Monuments in India
		This exquisitely carved tower is close to the Diwan-i- Khas.
		This hall is divided into two rooms connected by three arches and it was here that the famous peacock throne was kept before being shifted to Delhi by Aurangzeb and finally carried away to Iran.
		The marble pearl mosque inside the fort is one of the most stunningly beautiful mosques in India.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /uttar-pradesh/forts/agra-fort.html (923 words)

	Economic Times Column [Arvind Panagariya]
		Diwan-e-Khas to Diwan-e-Aam: Policy changes in India are no longer by stealth.
		India at Doha (2):If victory and defeat were judged by juxtaposing the initial objective and final outcome, India suffered an unequivocal defeat in Doha.
		India: U.S. Action under Super-301: On May 25, 1989 U.S. declared India, Brazil and Japan to be “unfair traders” under Super-301.
	www.bsos.umd.edu /econ/panagariya/apecon/etcolumn.htm (3726 words)

	Tour New Delhi India by Explore Adventure
		Other prominent historical monuments include Jama Masjid, Safdarjung Museum, Diwan-i-am, Diwan-i- khas, Jantar Mantar and Lotus temple.
		Situated about 160 km south of the Himalayas, Delhi, the capital of India, stands on the west bank of the Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges.
		This is not a poet's paradise - no nightingales singing on full moon nights - but a place crowded with the dreams of pioneers.
	www.exploreadventure.com /delhi.htm (550 words)

	Fatehpur Sikri, Tourist Infomation, Best time to visit
		The finest monuments within this area are the Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza and the tomb of Saint Sheikh Salim Chishti, and the Jama Masjid (one of the largest mosques In India).
		Diwan-i-Khas : Fatehpur Sikri's architectural gem, this structure is unique for its interior decoration.
		Fatehpur Sikri was Akbar's capital for approximately 12 years.
	www.travelmasti.com /worldheritage/fatehpursikri.htm (550 words)

	Jaipur: The Pink City of India
		Initially used for guests, Mubarak Mahal now holds the museum and Singh Pol, Diwan-I-khas, Diwan-I-Am and the Temple of Govind Devji takes you to a journey through history.
		Diwan-I-am, Sheesh Mahal (the hall of mirrors) and many temples (Jagat Shiromani, Shila Devi and Jai Mandir) mark the magnificence and grandeur of Jaipur's opulent past.
		Though converted to a heritage hotel, the palace maintains its beauty with exquisite gold paintings and the hall of mirrors "Sheesh Mahal".
	www.rextours.com /jaipur01.asp (360 words)

	TourismInIndia.com : Destination (Agra Fort)
		It houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous palaces including the Jahangiri Mahal, Diwan-i-khas, Diwan-i-Am and Moti Masjid.
		Away from the waterfront he built the Moti Masjid and the Diwan-i-Am.
		The fort has four gates and is enclosed by a double barricaded wall of red sand stone.
	www.tourisminindia.com /destination/agrafort.htm (360 words)

	Tourists Spots in Delhi, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, India gate, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple,
		The fort has two main entrances, the Delhi Gate and the Lahori Gate which faces the famed Chandni Chowk market.The Fort has Diwan-e-am, and Diwan-e-Khas where the king would grant audience to the public and would grant audience to important people respectively.
		Straight down the road from Rashtrapati Bhavan is India Gate which is primarily a memorial to unknown soldier.
		Red Fort is laid outalong the river Yamuna as an irregular octagon, surrounded by a wall of about 2.4 km in circumference and is built of red sandstone.
	www.india-travel.com /dtop.htm (536 words)

	Travel India Holidays-Rajasthan Goa Kerala Incredible India Travel Packages, South North India Travel,India Tourism Vacations,Travelling to India
		Sightseeing includes Red Fort, built by Shah Jehan which houses the Diwan-I-Am and The-Diwan-I-Khas, The Moti Masjid, The Rang Mahal, The Khan Mahal and Hamman, The Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Humayan Tomb, Qutub Minar, Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate etc. Overnight stay in the hotel.
		Shah Jahen whose name is inevitable connected with Agra.
		He built the Jama Masjid and most of the building inside the Agra Fort and famous TajMahal.
	www.travelindia-holidays.com /amristar-gulmarg-tours.html (536 words)

	The Pink City Of Jaipur
		Don't miss the Maharaja Sawai Mansingh II Museum, the Mubarak Mahal, the Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the Peacock Gate in the Chandra Mahal courtyard.
		The white marble cenotaph of Maharajah Jai Singh II is the most impressive and is decorated with carved peacocks.
		Next to it is the cenotaph of his son, the island palace - Jal Mahal built by Sawai Madho Singh as a pleasure spot at the centre of the Man Sagar Lake, and the Kanak Vrindavan complex of temples and gardens recently renovated to its pristine glory.
	www.prasannatours.com /cities/jaipur.htm (1528 words)

	Manas: Culture, Architecture of India, Mughal
		He demolished the austere sandstone structures of Akbar in the Red Fort and replaced them with marble buildings such as the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience), the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula, the Diwan-i-Khas (hall of private audience), and the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque).
		The single most important architectural change was the use of marble instead of sandstone.
		However, it is for the Taj Mahal, which he built as a memorial to his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, that he is most often remembered.
	www.sscnet.ucla.edu /southasia/Culture/Archit/Mugarch.html (1528 words)

	Agra Fort, Tourist Information, Places to Visit
		It houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous palaces including the Jahangiri Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am and Moti Masjid.
		Designed and built by Akbar in 1565.A.D., the fort is surrounded by a 70-foot high wall.
		The fort has four gates and is enclosed by a double barricaded wall of red sandstone.
	www.travelmasti.com /worldheritage/agrafort.htm (1528 words)

	Delhi Guide
		The Yamuna in those days flowed past the walls.The remains of the palaces exist today in the form of Mumtaz Mahal, Rang Mahal, Khas Mahal, Diwan-e-Khas, the hammam and the Shah Burj from where originated the Nahar-e-Bishisht (Canal of Paradise) which flowed in a channel through these buildings.
		Rang Mahal (Palace of Colours) gets its name from its painted interior.The northern and southern sections were called Sheesh Mahal(Sheesh-mirrors and mahal- palace).Embedded in the ceiling which reflected lights in fascinating multiplicity, were embedded in the ceiling.
		While at the southern and northern ends are the Sawan Bhadon pavilions in the centre of the garden is the grand Zafar Mahal.
	www.thedelhicity.com /DelhiGuide/Dgu_lnd/redfort.htm (631 words)

	Agra,Agra Travel,Taj Mahal Information,Agra City Guide,Agra Travel Packages,Taj Mahal Info,Information on Taj Mahal,Agra India
		Besides the Taj Mahal, Agra is also home to some of the finest monuments of the Mughal period - Agra Fort, Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Musamman Burj, Jehangir's Palace, Shish Mahal, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Itmad-ud-daulah, Akbar's Mausoleum, and the Mariyam's Tomb, to name a few.
		The magnificent Taj Mahal which is the pride of this city is set around a Charbagh or 'four garden' plan, which is split by watercourses - a reflection of the Persian style.
		The Taj Mahal itself is not set within the Charbagh but is located towards the far end of the enclosure near the bank of river Yamuna.
	www.tajhub.com /taj-mahal/agra/index.html (467 words)

	Agra, Agra Travel, Agra City Guide, Agra Travel Packages, Agra India
		Besides the Taj Mahal, Agra is also home to some of the finest monuments of the Mughal period - Agra Fort, Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Musamman Burj, Jehangir's Palace, Shish Mahal, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Itmad-ud-daulah, Akbar's Mausoleum, and the Mariyam's Tomb, to name a few.
		The magnificent Taj Mahal which is the pride of this city is set around a Charbagh or 'four garden' plan, which is split by watercourses - a reflection of the Persian style.
		Agra, or the city of the Taj, as it is known all over the world, forms the first destination on the itinerary of most travelers coming into India.
	www.tajhub.com /taj-mahal/agra/index.html (467 words)

	Mysore by Ratnakar Sadasyula
		To the south we have the Amba Vilas, the Diwan-i-Khas which has some wonderful inlay work, frescoes and tastefully decorated pillars, ceilings.
		The second floor has the Diwan-i-Am durbar hall which contain some wonderful paintings.
		During Sundays, public holidays the entire palace is decorated with lights making it a treat to watch, and its also illuminated during entire Dussehra.
	www.kabirweb.com /places/00407.htm (467 words)

	Forts and Palaces
		Here, in a state which is a mere shadow of its medieval splendour, are the many palaces of the Red Fort, including the white-marble Diwan-e-Khas which housed the legendary Peacock Throne, and the somewhat less ornate Diwan-e-Am, built of red sandstone and once decorated with heavily gilded stucco work.
		The largest of Delhi’s many medieval monuments, the Red Fort is (and this is not a cliché!) one of those places where history was made- it remained the epicentre of Indian governance for close to 200 years, and its pavilions and gardens, till today, retain a magnificence highly reminiscent of its past glory.
		Also part of the Red Fort are the ostentatious Moti Masjid, a small but extremely ornate mosque of white marble, constructed by the emperor Aurangzeb; the Rang Mahal, that at one time used to be a gloriously ornate creation adorned with gold, silver, mirrors and paint; and the Hammams, the royal baths.
	www.journeymart.com /Dexplorer/AsiaIS/India/india_addon/fortspalaces/red_fort.asp (467 words)

	Agra Tour,Agra Tours,Agra Travel,Agra India Travel,Travel to Agra,Taj Mahal in Agra,Taj Mahal in India,Taj Mahal Tour Agra,Taj Tours,Agra India
		The other impressive monuments within the fort are the Diwan-i-Khas, where the emperor met the dignitaries, the Diwan-i-Aam, Nagina Masjid (built by Shahjahan for his harem) and the Moti Masjid.
		The impressive red sandstone fort extends for about 2.5 km and is surrounded by a deep moat which was once filled with water of Yamuna.
		Towards the northeast of the fort is the Musamman Burj, where Shahjahan was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb.
	www.tourism-delhi.com /near-by-excursion-delhi.html (467 words)

	Red Fort,Delhi Red Fort,Lal Quila Delhi
		The Fort houses the Diwan-i-Am or the Hall of Public Audiences and Diwan-i-Khas, the hall of private audiences.
		Situated in Old Delhi, Red Fort is a thick red sandstone walled structure, bulging with turrets and bastions, extended upto two kilometer, and vary in height from 18 meters on the river side to 33 meters on the city side.
		The great fort on the banks of Jamuna, built by Shahjahan, has a significant link between the past and the present, for it is from here that the Prime Minister of India addresses the people on the Independence Day, the August 15th.
	www.friendstravelindia.com /city-of-india/red-fort-delhi.html (467 words)

	The Muslim Delhi- what went wrong and where
		The six royal apartments built along the bank of Yamuna are: Mumtaz Mahal, which today houses the Delhi museum of archaeology; mirror-studded Rang Mahal or Sheesh Mahal; Khas Mahal; Muzamman Burz; Diwan-e-Khas, hall of private audience which had the legendary peacock throne; Sabhu Jat or Guest House.
		Shah Jahan's daughter Jahanara Begum was associated with the construction of the complex.
		This is the seventh city of Delhi built by Shah Jahan.
	www.indiatraveltimes.com /delhi/mughal.html (467 words)

	Delhi Tours,Delhi travel agent, history of delhi, hotels in delhi, delhi hotels, delhi palace, delhi in redfort, redfort, lal qula, jama masjid, purana qula, old fort, india gate, rashtrapati hawan, parliament house of india jantar mantar, lidi gardens, H
		Within its fortifications are exquisite palaces, a finely proportioned mosque the Moti Masjid or Pearl Mosque, the Diwan-i -Am or hall of public audience and the finely ornamented Diwan-Khas or hall pouf private audience, where the Mughal emperors held court seated o the bejeweled golden Peacock Throe.
		North-east of Feroz Shah Kotla, on the banks of the Yamuna, a simple square platform of black marble marks of the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his assassination in 1948.
		Erected by Feroz Shah Tughlaq in 1354, the ruins of Ferozabad, the fifth city of Delhi can be found at Feroz Shah Kotla, Just off Bahadur Shah Zafur Marg between the old and new Delhi's.
	delhi-tourism.com /monuments.htm (467 words)

	Delhi Tours,Delhi travel agent, history of delhi, hotels in delhi, delhi hotels, delhi palace, delhi in redfort, redfort, lal qula, jama masjid, purana qula, old fort, india gate, rashtrapati hawan, parliament house of india jantar mantar, lidi gardens, H
		Within its fortifications are exquisite palaces, a finely proportioned mosque the Moti Masjid or Pearl Mosque, the Diwan-i -Am or hall of public audience and the finely ornamented Diwan-Khas or hall pouf private audience, where the Mughal emperors held court seated o the bejeweled golden Peacock Throe.
		North-east of Feroz Shah Kotla, on the banks of the Yamuna, a simple square platform of black marble marks of the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his assassination in 1948.
		Erected by Feroz Shah Tughlaq in 1354, the ruins of Ferozabad, the fifth city of Delhi can be found at Feroz Shah Kotla, Just off Bahadur Shah Zafur Marg between the old and new Delhi's.
	delhi-tourism.com /monuments.htm (1260 words)

	Agra Fort, Attractions in Agra,Agra Red Fort,Red Fort in Agra,Agra Fort Tour,Agra Fort India,Fort Tour Holiday in Agra, Agra Fort Vacation
		Diwan-I-khas (Hall of Private audience) was built by Shahjahan in 1636-7 and is a small hall with double marble columns inlaid with pietra dura decoration.
		The Khas Mahal, built by Shahjahan, is an airy edifice overlooking the specially laid Angoori Bagh (Grape garden- a simple formal Mughal garden).
		During the time of Akbar the fort mainly served military purpose, while by the time of Shahjahan it also served as a palace and court.
	www.destinationsindia.com /taj-mahal/agra-fort.html (1260 words)

	Monuments at Agra Fort
		Situated to the south-west of the Diwan-i-Khas above the Shish Mahal is the Mina Masjid built by Shah Jehan between 1631-40.
		The Moti Masjid or Pearl Mosque is situated on the northern side of the Diwan-i-Am quadrangle.
		The Nagina Masjid comprises of a marble paved court, which is surrounded by walls on the northern, southern and eastern side and a prayer chamber, which is a three domed marble structure.
	www.ignca.nic.in /agra052.htm (1260 words)

	Tourist Attractions in Delhi, Delhi Tourist Attractions,Tourist Attractions Near Delhi,Tourist Attractions in New Delhi, Tourism in New Delhi
		It houses the Diwan- E - aam and Diwan-E- Khas, which are once again splendid pieces of architecture allowing for audiences to admire the traditional c harm of Delhi, the capital city of Delhi.
		Tourists are treated to the majestic sight of the all-encompassing Jama Masjid in Delhi, the capital city of India, as the initial Mosque in the itinerary of a prospective travelogue.
		Delhi is also a much sought after honeymoon destination with all the splendid tourist attractions in Delhi and its romantic hotels of the order of Maurya Sheraton, Le Meridein, Hyatt Regency, The Oberoi, The Imperial, The Taj Palace with other centers of hospitality following suit in Delhi, the capital city of Delhi.
	www.apollovoyages.com /delhi/tourist-attractions.html (476 words)

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		The large Reception Lounge was earlier the hall of Audience and interestingly came to be called AMM_KHAS by the Mughal Emperor "Shah Alam Bahadur Shah 1st" who likened it to the Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-Khas of Delhi's Red Fort.
		Jaipur 125 Kms, Ajmer 54 Kms, Pushkar 50 Kms, Makrana 30 Kms, Sambhar 20 Kms, Kishangarh 25 Kms, Karkeri 15 Kms.
		Large guest bedrooms, incredibly high ceilings, wide doors, casements and romantic balconies all a reminder of a time when inhabitants thirsted and drank nothing but the fresh exhilarating breeze.
	www.indiatraveldirectory.com /rajasthan/roopnagar-fort-hotel.html (476 words)

	Agra Tours, Agra Tour Packages, Cheap Tour Packages Agra, Visit Taj mahal Tour Package
		Heritage : The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Octagonal Tower, Jehangir's Palace, Jama Masjid, Itimad-ud-daulha, Chini Ka Rauza, Ram Bagh, Dayal Bagh Temple, Akbar's Mausoleum.
		AGRA was the capital of india at the time of Mughal era which gave this place magnificent forts, buildings and the Taj mahal.
		Agra has a local speciality, the ultra-sweet candied melon called "peitha".
	www.hotelsnholidays.com /agra.htm (202 words)

	Agra Fort India Historical Monuments
		Within 2.5- km-long and 20 feet high fortified walls, the premises of the fort houses many visionary palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.
		Agra Fort - On the shores of River Yamuna, to the northwest of the Taj Mahal, Emperor Akbar started a majestic fort, which gained Jehangir and Shah Jahan as its future benefactors who added rose-red sandstone and marble buildings to it respectively.
		The Agra Fort houses the Royal Pavilions, which were designed to catch the cool breeze wafting across the river.
	www.tajmahalcity.com /Agra_Fort.html (604 words)

	Agra Tourism - Agra Famous Tourist Place in India,Agra Tourist Attraction
		Agra Fort, Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Musamman Burj, Jehangir's Palace, Shish Mahal, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Itmad-ud-daulah, Akbar's Mausoleum, and the Mariyam's Tomb, to name a few are worth a visit.
		This is the pride of this city is set around a Charbagh, built in white marble it is the enduring monument of love.
	www.famous-india.com /cities-of-india/agra-tourism.html (604 words)

	Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri Agra, Fatehpur Sikri Agra India, Fatehpur Sikri Travel, Fatehpur Sikri Tours, Travel Fatehpur Sikri in Agra.
		Other grand monuments in Fatehpur Sikri are Panch Mahal, the Buland Darwaza, a mosque dedicated to Sheikh Salim Chisti, a tomb for the Sufi saint within the mosque, a prayer hall for the new religion called Din-i-Illahi started by Akbar and halls of public and private audience, the Diwan-i-am and Diwan-i-Khas.
		Fatehpur Sikri was built to symbolize the power of Akbar's empire, to represent the meaning of Allah's message to mankind and to display the wonders of the Islamic faith.
		Completed in 1578, Fatehpur Sikri has a grand palace where Akbar's court functioned for a few years, until the shortage of water caused the city to be abandoned.
	www.hotelsagra.com /monuments-in-agra-india/fatehpur-sikri-agra.html (604 words)

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