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De los más impresionantes, sin embargo, son el Khas Mahal - una caja de joyas con diseños florales tallados en las paredes .
de mármol blanco - y el Sheesh Mahal, un palacio increíblemente bello decorado con mosaicos de miles de pequeños espejos.
Varios de los edificios están hechos de mármol puro, con hermosas tallas; todos estos monumentos marcan el apogeo de un arte indo-musulmán fuertemente marcado por influencias de Persia.
El emperador Shah Jahan, quien construyó el Taj Mahal, fue encarcelado por su hijo Aurangzeb en el Fuerte Agra. Se dice que Shah Jahan murió en el Musamman Burj, una torre con un hermoso balcón de mármol.
The Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) is located within the Shah Burj block in north-western corner of Lahore Fort. It was constructed under the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1631-32. The ornate white marble pavilion is inlaid with pietra dura and complex mirror-work of the finest quality. The hall was reserved for personal use by the imperial family and close aides. 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.[1] As part of the larger Lahore Fort Complex, it has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.
Sheesh Mahal, in Urdu language, literally means 'Crystal Palace'. However, with its pietra dura decorations[2] and intricate mirror-work inlaid into the white marble walls and ceilings creating gleaming effect,[3] 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 Agra Fort, and show influence on the later additions to Amber Fort and the Harimandir Sahib
The solid brick foundations of Lahore Fort were laid in 1566 under the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar the Great on the location of an earlier mud-fort. To build the new fort, the Emperor brought experienced artisans after the completion of Fatehpur Sikri.[4] Later, Shah Jahan converted the fort into a pleasure resort and added Diwan-i-Khas, Moti Masjid, Naulakha Pavilion, sleeping chambers, and Sheesh Mahal in to the complex. Sheesh Mahal is located within the Shah Burj (King's Pavilion) block that was actually built by his predecessor Jahangir. 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 princes, the vizier, and selected courtiers.[5] The extension work of private quarters by Shah Jahan continued between 1628 and 1634. The distinctive Shah Jahani architecture is reflected in the extensive use of white marble and hierarchical accents of the construction.[6] During the Sikh Empire, Shah Burj became Ranjit Singh's favourite place. He built a harem over the top of Sheesh Mahal.[4] This was also the place where he used to display his prized possession, the Koh-i-Noor.[7]
The façade, comprising of five cusped marble arches supported by coupled columns, opens into the courtyard. The engrailed spandrels and bases are inlaid with precious stones. The pavilion is in the form of a semi-octagon, and consists of apartments roofed with gilded cupolas and intricately decorated with pietra dura and convex glass and mirror mosaic (ayina kari) with thousands of small mirrors.[8] The decorative features also include stucco tracery (munabat kari) and carved marble screens in geometrical and tendril designs.[9]. Roof of the central hall rises upto two storeys. The hall was originally decorated with fresco paintings that were later replaced with glass mosaic in different colours.[1]
The additional constructions carried out during the subsequent Sikh and British rules of Punjab on the top of Sheesh Mahal added to the dead load that made the structure vulnerable to collapse. In 1904-05, the plaster from the ceiling of main veranda fell apart, exposing the decay of internal wooden beams and the corroding roof. At this stage, the building was listed by the department of archaeology of British India in 1927 and the repair work was carried out. Similar problems arose in 1960s and were resolved through minor repairs.[10] In 1975, Sheesh Mahal was listed as a protected monument under the Antiquities Act by Pakistan's Department of Archaeology whereas in 1981, as part of the larger Lahore Fort Complex, it became inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was not until 2006 that the problems of the ceiling were comprehensively resolved and the structure was restored.[11]
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The Sheesh Mahal (The Palace of Mirrors) is located within the Shah Burj block in northern-western corner of Lahore Fort. It was constructed under the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1631-32. The ornate white marble pavilion is inlaid with pietra dura and complex mirror-work of the finest quality. The hall was reserved for personal use by the imperial family and close aides. 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 UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.
Badshahi Masjid or the Emperor's Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, was built by the Moghul emperor Aurangzeb in 1673 AD. It is one of the largest mosques in the world, with a capacity to hold 60000 people to pray at a time.
Badshahi Masjid or the Emperor's Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, was built by the Moghul emperor Aurangzeb in 1673 AD. It is one of the largest mosques in the world, with a capacity to hold 60000 people to pray at a time.
Badshahi Masjid or the Emperor's Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, was built by the Moghul emperor Aurangzeb in 1673 AD. It is one of the largest mosques in the world, with a capacity to hold 60000 people to pray at a time.
The Lahore Fort or the Shahi Qilla is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage sites along with the Shalamar gardens. The fort has existed in some shape or form for more than 2000 years. The present form was established by Moghul Emperor Akbar in 1566. Subsequent Moghul Kings added their signature buildings and gardens to the Fort area.
The Mirror Palace inside the Amer Fort. A view of the mirrored ceiling. The ceiling was all I could manage as the place was packed with tourists.
Badshahi Masjid or the Emperor's Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, was built by the Moghul emperor Aurangzeb in 1673 AD. It is one of the largest mosques in the world, with a capacity to hold 60000 people to pray at a time.
The Lahore Fort or the Shahi Qilla is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage sites along with the Shalamar gardens. The fort has existed in some shape or form for more than 2000 years. The present form was established by Moghul Emperor Akbar in 1566. Subsequent Moghul Kings added their signature buildings and gardens to the Fort area.
Badshahi Masjid or the Emperor's Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, was built by the Moghul emperor Aurangzeb in 1673 AD. It is one of the largest mosques in the world, with a capacity to hold 60000 people to pray at a time.
Badshahi Masjid or the Emperor's Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, was built by the Moghul emperor Aurangzeb in 1673 AD. It is one of the largest mosques in the world, with a capacity to hold 60000 people to pray at a time.
Badshahi Masjid or the Emperor's Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, was built by the Moghul emperor Aurangzeb in 1673 AD. It is one of the largest mosques in the world, with a capacity to hold 60000 people to pray at a time.
Badshahi Masjid or the Emperor's Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, was built by the Moghul emperor Aurangzeb in 1673 AD. It is one of the largest mosques in the world, with a capacity to hold 60000 people to pray at a time.
Badshahi Masjid or the Emperor's Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, was built by the Moghul emperor Aurangzeb in 1673 AD. It is one of the largest mosques in the world, with a capacity to hold 60000 people to pray at a time.
Note Upper story.
Also, Badshahi Masjid: The unwalled courtyard...I have a better pic of that, will have to find it :S
Badshahi Masjid or the Emperor's Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, was built by the Moghul emperor Aurangzeb in 1673 AD. It is one of the largest mosques in the world, with a capacity to hold 60000 people to pray at a time.
Badshahi Masjid or the Emperor's Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, was built by the Moghul emperor Aurangzeb in 1673 AD. It is one of the largest mosques in the world, with a capacity to hold 60000 people to pray at a time.
Badshahi Masjid or the Emperor's Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, was built by the Moghul emperor Aurangzeb in 1673 AD. It is one of the largest mosques in the world, with a capacity to hold 60000 people to pray at a time.
Badshahi Masjid or the Emperor's Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, was built by the Moghul emperor Aurangzeb in 1673 AD. It is one of the largest mosques in the world, with a capacity to hold 60000 people to pray at a time.