Sheesh Mahal Latest News
Recently, a Mughal-era palace, Sheesh Mahal, located in Shalimar Bagh, North Delhi, was restored and unveiled by the Union Culture and Tourism minister.
About Sheesh Mahal
- It was built in 1653 by Izz-un-Nisha Begum, wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
- This monument was a tribute — and a replica — of the Shalimar Bagh in Kashmir.
- It is a fine example of Mughal garden architecture designed to be a royal retreat away from Shahjahanabad’s bustle.
- Construction: Originally constructed of bricks and red sandstone, with entry gates in the east and west, the palace has an archway, flanked on either side by a three-arched dalan.
- Beyond the archway is a central hall with a compartment at each wing.
- The main building of the Sheesh Mahal had a Baradari with a water channel running through it.Â
- The paintings in two of its well maintained , mirror-worked chambers are of Kangra and Rajasthani qalam, depicting the poetic visions of Keshav, Surdas and Bihari.Â
- The red sandstone building adjacent to the Mahal is believed to have been used as hamam (public bathhouse), made of brick masonry and red sandstone.
- Historical significance: Aurangzeb held his imperial coronation (1658) in this mahal.
- In 1983, it was declared a monument of national importance, and the ASI has been preserving it since.
Source: TH
Sheesh Mahal FAQs
Q1: What is the national monument of importance?
Ans: A national monument is a monument constructed in order to commemorate something of importance to national heritage, such as a country's founding, independence, war, or the life and death of a historical figure.
Q2: What is the importance of Archaeological Survey of India?
Ans: The ASI is responsible for carrying out excavations, conducting surveys, and documenting heritage sites. It promotes the conservation and protection of India's archaeological treasures.
