Sheesh Mahal (Lahore Fort)
| Sheesh Mahal | |
|---|---|
شیش محل | |
| General information | |
| Type | Public monument |
| Architectural style | Mughal |
| Location | Lahore, Punjab Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 31°35′23″N 74°18′47″E / 31.589827°N 74.313165°E |
| Construction started | 1631 |
| Completed | 1632 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Asif Khan |
The Sheesh Mahal (Urdu: شیش محل; "The Palace of Mirrors") is a palace located within the Shah Burj block at the north-western corner of Lahore Fort. It was constructed under the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1631–32, with later additions made under Sikh Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The ornate white marble pavilion is inlaid with pietra dura and intricate mirror work of the finest quality. The hall was reserved for personal use of the imperial family and their 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.