Diwan-E-Am - Jaipur
Diwan-E-Am, Jaipur The fort is entered through the 'Dil-e-Aaram' or Garden. An ...
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Red Fort, Delhi, India.
Diwan-I-Am or dewan e aam, or the hall of public audience was used by the Mughal Emperors for holding Darbars and other state functions. Originally the hall was ornamented with gilded stucco-work and hung with heavy curtains, and under the marble canopy projecting from the back wall stood the throne of the Emperor, and the marble dais below the throne was used by the prime minister for receiving complaints and petitions. The panels bearing pietra dura decorations behind the marble canopy seem to have been executed by some European artist.
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Diwan-e-Aam of Red Fort - Delhi
Tourist visiting the Red Fort, Delhi. Red Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Red Fort was the residence of the Mughal emperors of India for nearly 200 years, until 1857. It is located in the centre of Delhi and houses a number of museums. In addition to accommodating the emperors and their households, it was the ceremonial and political centre of Mughal government and the setting for events critically impacting the region.
The Red Fort was built as the fortified palace of Shahjahanabad, capital of the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, in 1648. Named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone, it is adjacent to the older Salimgarh Fort, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546. The imperial apartments consist of a row of pavilions, connected by a water channel known as the Stream of Paradise (Nahr-i-Behisht). The Red Fort is considered to represent the zenith of Mughal creativity under Shah Jahan. Although the palace was planned according to Islamic prototypes, each pavilion contains architectural elements typical of Mughal buildings, reflecting a fusion of Timurid, Persian and Hindu traditions. The Red Fort’s innovative architectural style, including its garden design, influenced later buildings and gardens in Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Kashmir, Braj, Rohilkhand and elsewhere. With the Salimgarh Fort, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 as part of the Red Fort Complex.
The Red Fort is an iconic symbol of India. On Independence Day, the prime minister hoists the national flag at the main gate of the fort and delivers a nationally-broadcast speech from its ramparts.
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Diwan-i-Khas - Jaipur
Diwan-i-Khas, Jaipur There is an interesting story about the Diwan-i-Khas or the ...
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Amber Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Diwan e Aam Amer 21Jan2019
Kathak by students of Thirak India Cultural Society - organised by RTDC Jaipur
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Shah Jahan's built-in throne in the Diwan-i-Am is one of the glories of the Red Fort. Miraculously surviving the waves of unrest with remarkably little damage, it gives m taste of the original extravagance and supremely high quality of all the Fort decoration. Built of white Makrana marble quarried near Jaipur, the platform walls are carved in relief with clumps of flowers set in decorative borders.
Hall of Public Audience or the Diwan-I-Am in Red Fort, New Delhi, India
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The 'Diwan-E-Khas', this was once the Mughal Emperor's hall for personal and special audience. The legendary 'Peacock Throne' was located here, which was later looted by 'Nadir Shah's as a war trophy.
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Jaipur (Fort d'Amber) : Diwan-i-Am et Ganesh Pol
Le panoramearth est pris de la cour du Diwan-i-Am (le hall des audiences publiques), devant la Ganesh Pol (la porte du Dieu Ganesha). Au début de la vidéo, sur la gauche, on voit la porte (qui arrive de la Jaleb Chowk) et qui donne accès à la cour et au Diwan-i-Am. A partir de la seconde 15 de la vidéo, on voit ce dernier, en deux parties, en L. A la seconde 40, on voit la Ganesh Pol, une œuvre fantastique, resplendissante ! Au-dessus, le Suhag Mandir où les fenêtres en treillis permettaient aux dames de la cour de voir sans être vues, fenêtres que l'on voit par l'autre côté au pano A partir de la seconde 56, on voit la façade austère du temple de Shila Devi (la déesse Shila ou Sila ou encore Kali). A partir de 1 minute 13 secondes, une seconde séquence vidéo consacrée à la Ganesh Pol, qui est l'entrée privée vers les palais des maharajas. C'est une structure à trois niveaux avec de nombreuses fresques, construite par Mirza Raja Jai Singh (règne de 1621 à 1627). Le Fort d'Amber est situé à 10 km au nord de Jaipur. Il fait partie d'un complexe défensif comprenant la vieille ville d'Amber (ou Amer). En contrebas du fort se trouve le lac Maotha avec son jardin flottant. La dynastie des Kachwahas occupe le site dés le 12° siècle, en y établissant sa capitale, jusqu'à la fondation de Jaipur en 1727. Le Raja Man Singh I, l'un des premiers Rajput à servir l'empereur moghol Akbar, dote Amber de fortifications et embellit le fort par l'édification de magnifiques palais. Il est suivi par Jai Singh I, qui construit à son tour des palais dans le style moghol. Le fort est bâti sur quatre niveaux, chacun avec sa cour. L'accès au fort peut se faire, pour les visiteurs, à dos d'éléphants, à partir du lac Maotha. On y entre alors par la Porte du Soleil (Suraj Pol). Jaipur, la capitale du Rajasthan, est une ville de création récente, puisqu'elle a été fondée en 1727 (les principaux travaux concernant palais, avenues et square central, dureront quatre ans). La ville est l'œuvre du Maharaja Jai Singh II, un Rajput de la famille des Kachhwaha. Située au pied des monts Aravalli, elle suit un plan en damier et est entourée d'une muraille de 6 mètres de haut et de 4 mètres de large. L'entrée de la ville se fait par huit portes. De façon étonnante, face au chaos indien habituel, cette ville a su s'imposer des normes de construction (largeur des avenues et des rues, tailles des boutiques...). La ville possède plusieurs monuments d'un grand intérêt historique et touristique (le Hawa Mahal, le Jantar Mantar, le City Palace, le Galta Ji à l'est de la ville, l'Amber Fort au nord...).
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Amer Fort Jaipur Video - Amer Fort is UNESCO World Heritage Site
Amer Fort Jaipur Video - Amer Fort is UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amer fort (officially spell as Amber fort) is situated about 10 km from Jaipur on Jaipur-New Delhi road. Amer fort of Jaipur is listed in World Heritage Sites of UNESCO in June 2013.
Amer was the capital of old Dhundar state of Jaipur and was governed by Kachawaha rulers. The town was originally named Ambikeshwara and was later abridged to Amber or Amer.
Amer fort complex mainly comprises Jaleb Chowk, Singh Pol, Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khaas, Ganesh Pol, Yash Mandir, Sukh Mandir, Suhag Mandir, Shila Devi temple, Baradari, Bhool Bhulaiya, and Zanana Dyodi (women's apartments). During Jaipur Tour, one can experience the practical approach of Indian Vastu, architectural excellence and beautiful stone carving work accomplished manually at Amber fort around four centuries back.
Maavtha lake at Amer fort is an abbreviated form of the word Mahawata from the huge wat or banyan trees which grew on the edges of the lake once a time.
Mainly the rain water collects in the lake flowing down from the nearby hills. The Dil-Aaram-Bag is situated on its northern end. The Kesar Kyari (Saffron Flowerbeds) garden is in its middle.
The lake was the main source of water for the palace. It was drawn up by draught animals through the water lifting system located in the south eastern portion of the palace.
Diwan-E-Aam (Hall of Public Audience) is patterned after similar halls in Mughal palaces, the Diwan-E-Aam was the court where the Raja gave audience to his subjects and met his officials.
Festivities on certain special occasions, like the celebrations following a victory in battle, Dussehra, the birthday of the Raja, were held here. The building was constructed on the orders of Mirza Raja Jai Singh (1621-67 A.D.) in red sand stone and marble masonry.
Beautifully ornamented in carved patterns of elephant head and vines, the details are a charming confluence of the decorative features found in the Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture. The distinctively constructed roof is supported by two rows of columns. The outer ones, in coupled pairs, are of red sand stone and the inner ones of cream marble.
Ganesh Pol or the Ganesh Gate at Amer fort provides access to the inner and private parts of the palace. Covered with frescoes, it was constructed on the orders of Mirza Raja Jai Singh (1621-67 A.D.).
Lord Ganesh is the deity who, it is believed, removes obstructions likely to come in the way of human beings in their every-day life. His likeness is therefore traditionally painted or placed over the main entry into a building.
Ganesh Pol is one of the most beautiful parts of Amber fort.
Suhag Mandir is situated over the Ganesh Pol. It was used as a chamber by the royal ladies to witness, through lattice screens, the state functions held below in the Diwan-E-Aam.
Diwan-E-Khas is one of the top attractions of Amber fort of Jaipur. It was constructed in 1623 A.D. during the reign period of Mirza Raja Jai Singh (1621-67 A.D.) and took six years in completion. It is for this reason also called Jai Mandir and because of the beautiful mirror glass work in it, Sheesh Mahal or the Glass Palace. The Raja met his special guests, like envoys from other rulers, here.
The upper part of Diwan-E-Khas is known as Jas Mandir (Yash Mandir) and is spell-binding in the intricate floral designs with glass in them. Glass used in Sheesh Mahal was imported from Belgium in 1623 A.D.
Zenani Deohri were Ladies Apartments at Amber fort Jaipur for the queen-mothers and the Raja's consorts lived in this part of the palace which also housed their female attendants.
Amber fort tunnel is always a big attraction for tourists. Tunnels are to be found quite commonly in the palaces and forts of the medieval period. They were used to conceal movement or to allow of escape when during a siege the defenders were being pushed hard. Lying on the western side of the palace, the Amber Palace tunnel connects it to the Jaigarh fort. It is subterraneous till a point near the Rang Mahal. Thereafter, it runs, roofless, on the surface, up to Jaigarh.
Diwan-I-Khas, the private audience hall in Amber Fort
1 December 2015, 3:10 PM: Diwan-I-Khas, the private audience hall in Amber Fort
Amer Fort in Jaipur, India - Full Guided Tour
A full guided tour around the Amer Fort in Jaipur India.
Amer Palace (Hindi: आमेर क़िला, also spelled and pronounced as Amber) is located in Amer (a town with an area of 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi), 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India. It is the principal tourist attractions in the Jaipur area, located high on a hill. Amer Fort was built by Raja Man Singh I. Amer Fort is known for its artistic style of Hindu elements. With its large ramparts, series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks the Maota Lake, at its forefront.
The aesthetic ambiance of the palace is seen within its walls on a four level layout plan (each with a courtyard) in a well turned out opulent palace complex built with red sandstone and marble consisting of the Diwan-e-Aam or the Hall of Public Audience, the Diwan-e-Khas or the Hall of Private Audience, the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace) or Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas where a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow over the water cascade within the palace. Hence, the Amer Fort is also popularly known as the Amer Palace. The palace was lived in by the Rajput Maharajas and their families. At the entrance to the palace near the fort's Ganesh Gate, there is also a temple dedicated to Sila Devi, a goddess of the Chaitanya cult which was given to Raja Man Singh when he had defeated the Raja of Jessore, Bengal in 1604. (Jessore is now in Bangladesh).
This palace along with Jaigarh Fort, located immediately above on the Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles) of the same Aravalli range of hills, is considered as one complex, as the two are well connected by a subterranean passage. This passage was meant as an escape route in times of war for the royal family members and others in the Amer Fort to shift to the more redoubtable Jaigarh Fort.[
Annual tourist visitation to the Amer Palace in Amer town was reported by the Superintendent of Department of Archaeology and Museums to the Amer Palace as 5000 visitors a day, and 1.4 million visitors were reported during 2007
The Amber Fort is a very impressive structure from the exterior, set high on a hill with a big wall around it that looks like a smaller version of the Great Wall of China.
To reach the fort you walk up a steep incline that zigzags the hillside. A number of tourists hire elephants to take them up but they look mistreated and I totally disagree with this practice.
As usual the hawkers are everywhere trying to sell cameras, batteries, postcards and crappy puppets.
Once inside, the fort is very impressive with large open courtyards and even an area with convex glass on the ceiling to reflect heat in winter.
But, to be honest it is much the same as the other forts we have been too, this is not a bad thing as to me they are some of the highlights of the trip.
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Through the gateway of the Nakar Kahnah you passed into the courtyards of the Hall of the public Audience the renowned Diwan-e Aam. The impressive ceremonies, which were observed on State occasions in the court of the Grand Mughal commenced here.
Diwan e Khas || Agra fort
The Diwan-i-Khas, or Hall of Private Audiences, in the Red Fort of Delhi was the place where the Mughal emperor received courtiers and state guests. It was also known as the Shah Mahal. A gate on the north side of the preceding Diwan-i-Am audience hall led to the innermost court of the palace called Jalau Khana and the Diwan-i-Khas.Originally there were two enclosures on the west of the hall, one for the nobles and the other for those of a lower rank.These arcaded courts were destroyed after the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
The Amazing Amer Fort In Jaipur Rajasthan – India Golden Triangle Tour
The Amazing Amer Fort In Jaipur Rajasthan – India Golden Triangle Tour
Amer Fort or Amber Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Amer is a town with an area of 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi) located 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur. The town of Amer was originally built by Meenas, and later it was ruled by Raja Man Singh I. Amer Fort is known for its artistic style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake, which is the main source of water for the Amer Palace.
Mughal architecture greatly influenced the architectural style of several buildings of the fort. Constructed of red sandstone and marble, the attractive, opulent palace is laid out on four levels, each with a courtyard. It consists of the Diwan-e-Aam, or Hall of Public Audience, the Diwan-e-Khas, or Hall of Private Audience, the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace), or Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas where a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow over a water cascade within the palace. Hence, the Amer Fort is also popularly known as the Amer Palace. The palace was the residence of the Rajput Maharajas and their families. At the entrance to the palace near the fort's Ganesh Gate, there is a temple dedicated to Shila Devi, a goddess of the Chaitanya cult, which was given to Raja Man Singh when he defeated the Raja of Jessore, Bengal in 1604. (Jessore is now in Bangladesh). Raja Man Singh had 12 queens so he made 12 rooms, one for each Queen. Each room had a staircase connected to the King’s room but the Queens were not to go upstairs. Raja Jai Singh had only one queen so he built one room equal to three old queen’s rooms.
This palace, along with Jaigarh Fort, is located immediately above on the Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles) of the same Aravalli range of hills. The palace and Jaigarh Fort are considered one complex, as the two are connected by a subterranean passage. This passage was meant as an escape route in times of war to enable the royal family members and others in the Amer Fort to shift to the more redoubtable Jaigarh Fort.
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The Diwan-i-Am, or Hall of Audience, located in the Red Fort of Delhi was where the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (1628-1658) and his successors received members of the general public and heard their grievances.
The inner main court to which the Nakkar Khana led was 540 feet broad, 420 feet deep, and surrounded by arcade galleries, where chieftains (umaras) on duty were posted.[2] On the further side of it is the Diwan-i-Aam.
The Diwan-i-Am consists of a front hall, open on three sides and backed by a set of rooms faced in red sandstone. The hall is 100 ft x 60 ft[2] and divided into 27 square bays on a system of columns which support the arches. The roof is spanned by sandstone beams.
The proportions of this hall, of its columns, and of the engraved arches show high aesthetics and fine craftsmanship. With an impressive façade of nine engraved arch openings, the hall was ornamented with gilded and white shell lime chunam plaster work.[2] Its ceiling and columns were painted with gold.
In the centre of the eastern wall stands a marble canopy (jharokha) covered by a Bengal roof. A marble dais below the throne, inlaid with semi-precious stones, was used by the prime minister (wazir) to receive petitions. The emperor was separated from the courtiers by a gold-plated railing, while a silver railing ran around the remaining three sides of the hall. The audience ceremony is known as Jharokha Darshan.
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► Amer Palace (Hindi: आमेर क़िला, also spelled and pronounced as Amber) is located in Amer, a town with an area of 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi) located 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India. Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attractions in the Jaipur area. The town of Amer was originally built by Meenas, and later it was ruled by Raja Man Singh.
Amer Fort is known for its artistic Hindu style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake.
The aesthetic ambiance of the palace is seen within its walls. Constructed of red sandstone and marble, the attractive, opulent palace is laid out on four levels, each with a courtyard. It consists of the Diwan-e-Aam, or Hall of Public Audience, the Diwan-e-Khas, or Hall of Private Audience, the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace), or Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas where a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow over a water cascade within the palace. Hence, the Amer Fort is also popularly known as the Amer Palace.[4] The palace was the residence of the Rajput Maharajas and their families. At the entrance to the palace near the fort's Ganesh Gate, there is a temple dedicated to Sila Devi, a goddess of the Chaitanya cult, which was given to Raja Man Singh when he defeated the Raja of Jessore, Bengal in 1604. (Jessore is now in Bangladesh).
This palace, along with Jaigarh Fort, is located immediately above on the Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles) of the same Aravalli range of hills. The palace and Jaigarh Fort are considered one complex, as the two are connected by a subterranean passage. This passage was meant as an escape route in times of war to enable the royal family members and others in the Amer Fort to shift to the more redoubtable Jaigarh Fort.
Annual tourist visitation to the Amer Palace was reported by the Superintendent of the Department of Archaeology and Museums as 5000 visitors a day, with 1.4 million visitors during 2007.
At the 37th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in 2013, Amer Fort, along with five other forts of Rajasthan, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan...
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Diwan i Khas, in Red Fort Delhi
The Diwan-i-Khas or hall of private audience was used by the emperor for giving private audience to the courtiers and state guests. The hall, with openings of engrailed arches on its sides consists of a rectangular central chamber surrounded by aisles of arches rising from piers. The lower parts of the piers are inlaid with floral designs, while the upper portions are gilded and painted. The four corners of its roof are surrounded by pillared chhatris. Over the marble pedestal in its center stood the famous Peacock Throne which was removed in 1739 by Nadir Shah of Persia and later in the year 1760 the Marathas removed and looted the Silver ceiling of the Diwan-i-Khas. Through the center of the hall flowed the Nahr-i-Bihisht or the stream of paradise. Over the corner arches of the northern and southern walls below the cornice is inscribed the famous verse of the 13th century Sufi poet Amir Khusrow, exclaiming: if there be a paradise on the earth, it is this, it is this, it is this.The spacious mardana or courtyard behind the Diwan-e-Am is surrounded by several interesting structures, though the function and purpose of some of them remain an enigma. To the north is a square red sandstone building standing by itself a little a loof and self-composed, referred to as the Diwan-e-Khas. The building from the exterior has two storeys, the upper one with a deep hanging eave around it like a hood and the lower floor is demarcated externally by a balcony supported by decorative brackets. The flat roof has a tall kiosk at each of the four corners. Inside, it appears that the building is not two-storeyed but one high-ceilinged room. At the centre is a single faceted pillar with long tapering brackets clustered around it supporting a walkway with branching catwalks connected to corners of the room. Was the emperor meant to sit at the center and command proceedings from above or was this conference room for Akbar`s philosophers discussing the religions of the world. What was the purpose of this peculiar building Perhaps we will never know. As you walk southward along the paved sandstone courtyard there are designs that appear on the floor like a giant game of ludo, which the guides will tell you was used by the emperor who played the game using live human counters. At the opposite end is a lovely architectural composition of a tank called Anup Talao with embellished edges and a platform at the centre that can be reached (like the catwalks of the Diwan- e-Khas) by narrow bridges. It is said that music performances were held here and acclaimed musicians of Akbar` s court, like Tansen, sat on the central platform entertaining the emperor. At the northeastern corner of the Anup Talao is another elegant miniature building of Fatehpur Sikri. It is called for some reason the Turkish Sultana`s House. It is an amazing tiny little unit because it seems to have been built, like many structures here, on the model of a wooden house, with pillars and brackets, joints and sockets, though, in actuality it is constructe denitrify out of sandstone. The inner face of the saves, the brackets and pillars, and the entire expense of the interior stone walls are decorated with carved arabesque patterns and panels of flowering trees, birds, and animals that look today like a very sophisticated monochrome wallpaper.Surrounding the courtyard are other storeyed buildings and apartment rooms.
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Diwan-i-am, Diwan-i-khas, Agra Fort
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