Diwan-i-Aam, The Red Fort of Delhi

Visitors approaching the Diwan-i-Aam from the Indian War Memorial Museum. (10 November, 2004)


The Diwan-i-Aam, or Hall of Public Audience, is where the Emperor meets his subjects. It is built on the outer portion of the Red Fort, away from his own private quarters. Diwan-i-Aam has 60 pillars and a low marble bench for the chief minister (wazir).

View from the side of Diwan-i-Aam with the Indian War Memorial Museum in the background. (10 November, 2004)


60 pillars support the roof of the impressive Diwan-i-Aam. (10 November, 2004)


The white-marble throne canopy for the emperor at the Diwan-i-Aam. The low marble bench is for the chief minister, or wazir. (10 November, 2004)

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