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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.
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Visitors approaching the Diwan-i-Aam from the Indian War Memorial Museum.
View from the side of Diwan-i-Aam with the Indian War Memorial Museum in the background.
60 pillars support the roof of the impressive Diwan-i-Aam.
The white-marble throne canopy for the emperor at the Diwan-i-Aam. The low marble bench is for the chief minister, or wazir.
From the Diwan-i-Aam, proceed to the next section of the Red Fort, the Mumtaz Mahal.
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