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Sight Address : Diwan-i-Khas is located in the Agra Fort besides the right bank of the river Yamuna. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Diwan-i-Khas is adorned with precious stones, silver and solid gold marvellously. This is really an eye catching, praise worthy monument in Agra. Open on three sides, one can enter it through five arched openings supported on double columns. Unlike other architectural example of Shah Jehan’s time, it had no chhatris over the parapet. The chambers were profusely decorated with highly refined inlay work in floral patterns on the borders of the dados and exquisite carvings in the middle in relief. The work was done judiciously on the places selected carefully to present the work in the best possible manner. This was the real power citadel during the Mughal rule. Diwan-i-Khas had the terrace with two thrones, one is meant for the emperor made out of White marble and the other is meant for the visitor made out of black slate.
Diwan-i-Khas in Agra
HistoryEdit
Diwan-i-Khas or Hall of Private Audience was used by the emperor for the reception of important guests such as kings, ambassadors and nobles in private and to deal with important affairs of the state. Constructed in 1635, it had two halls and the interior hall was known as Tambi khana. Diwan-i-Khas had a flat wooden flat ceiling covered with gold and silver leaves in relief to imitate the rays of the sun. The Persian inscription inside the interior hall inlaid in black stone and dated 1636-37 compares the room to the highest heaven and the emperor to the sun.
Must SeeEdit
Popular
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Best Season to VisitEdit
Winter is the best time to visit, days are cool and sunny and ideal for sight seeing.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
30 Minutes
Ticket Required : No Edit
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Guide Required : Yes Edit
Guide is not mandatory.But,It is advisable to take a guide.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Hotel Amar – Agra ; Near Taj Mahal, Agra India. ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – Multicusine
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : This place of Agra is well connected by road and is easily accessible by taxis. Local taxis are also available at a reasonable rate.
Bus : Bus services in Agra are provide by Agra Municipal Corporation. UP State Road Transport Corporation does run some air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned low-floor buses within Agra which run on specific routes including M G Road.
Train : Agra is a major railway junction and has several railway stations, with the Agra Cantonment Railway station being the main one. Indian Railways connects Agra with all major and minor cities in India. The hired taxi, tempo, cycle-rickshaw and auto-rickshaw will helps tourist to reach her. Prepaid autos and taxis from railway station are easily available.
Air : Agra’s Kheria Airport is located 8 km away from the heart of the city. It will cost about Rs 150 from airport to city by taxi. Agra is connected to Varanasi, Delhi and Khajuraho by air. For other cities, tourists need to take the flight to Delhi. After getting down at Kheria airport taxis and tongas are available at the airport to reach this destination.
Others : Travelling around the town of Agra can be done through a multitude of ways, including electric buses, Tongas, tempos, cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws.
Cycle Rickshaw:
Cycle rickshaws are available aplenty in the town of Agra. Travelling through a cycle rickshaw can be quite time consuming, although this is a very cheap mode of travel with charges hovering around Rs 5 to 10.
Tonga:
Tongas are horse drawn carriages that run throughout the town. Tonga charges are very low too, and you can opt for a Tonga ride as it is faster than a cycle rickshaw ride. Charges will range around Rs 5 to 15.
Tempo :
Tempos are also available, and these are shared vehicles which can be more comfortable than buses for slightly elevated rates. Tempo rates will vary from Rs 5 to 10. These are a safe mode of travel and can be taken up during night time.
Things to CarryEdit
Carry drinking water, camera, sunglasses & a hat or shades for protection from the harsh Sun.
Safety / WarningEdit
During winters make sure to travel with proper woollen clothes as nights in Agra is pretty chilling during winter.Do not accept any type of food from strangers while traveling on trains and buses.
HelplineEdit
Police 100
Ambulance 102
Fire Brigade 101
Tourist Information & Assistance 1364
