The Diwan-e-Khaas, or Hall of Special Audience, is an elegant marble pavilion located within the Lahore Fort.

Constructed by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1645, it stands on the northern side of his quadrangle.

Historically, the Diwan-e-Khaas functioned as a venue for royal audiences and state matters. High-ranking nobles, including Khans, Nawabs, Rajas, and Maharajas, gathered within the hall to pay homage to the emperor.

The emperor would sit near the northern screens of the pavilion and, each morning, show his face through an opening to address those assembled below

At the foot of the fort, directly beneath the Diwan-e-Khaas, lay the Arz Gah—an area where Omra, or court nobles, would gather to receive commands

Architecturally, the pavilion follows an almost square plan, measuring approximately 53 feet by 51 feet, with a height of 20 feet 4 inches

The construction is entirely in white marble, exhibiting refined workmanship.

The Diwan-e-Khas is an arcaded pavilion located on the northern side of Shah Jahan’s quadrangle within the Lahore Fort.

The Diwan-e-Khas remains a significant feature of Mughal ceremonial architecture, reflecting both the aesthetic sensibilities and the formal courtly functions of its time.