Diwan-i-ʿAm

building, Fatehpur Sikri, India

Also known as: Hall of Public Audience

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The Diwan-i-Amm, or "Hall for Commoners," is a significant building within the historic city of Fatehpur Sikri, India. This grand structure served as the hall of public audience for the Mughal emperor Akbar. Its architecture reflects the broader style of the Akbar period, characterized by a blend of strength and elegance, incorporating traditional Hindu elements. The Diwan-i-Amm features a raised throne platform, allowing the emperor to address his subjects. Fatehpur Sikri itself was the capital of the Mughal Empire from approximately 1571 to 1585 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.123

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…Hall of Public Audience (Diwan-i-ʿAm), which has 60 red sandstone pillars supporting a flat roof, and the Hall of Private Audience (Diwan-i-Khas), which is smaller and has a pavilion of white marble.
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…Hall of Public Audience (Diwan-i-ʿAm), which has 60 red sandstone pillars supporting a flat roof, and the Hall of Private Audience (Diwan-i-Khas), which is smaller and has a pavilion of white marble.
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