Sheesh Mahal

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Sheesh Mahal is an ornate Mughal-era palace chamber in Lahore renowned for its intricate mirror work and lavish decorative artistry.

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Sheesh Mahal canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Mughal architecture
palace chamber
tourist attraction
alsoKnownAs Palace of Mirrors
architecturalStyle Mughal
linked to: Mughal period
builtDuringReignOf Shah Jahan
builtFor Mughal royal family
linked to: Mughal dynasty
category Historic site in Lahore
constructionEnd 1632
constructionStart 1631
country Pakistan
era Mughal era
linked to: Mughal period
hasDecoration floral arabesques
geometric designs
gilded patterns
hasFeature arched openings
carved marble screens
cusped arches
inlaid floral motifs
ornate ceiling
reflective mirror mosaics
heritageDesignation UNESCO World Heritage Site
knownFor inlaid pietra dura decoration
intricate mirror work
lavish decorative artistry
stucco tracery
languageOfName Urdu
linked to: Urdu language
locatedIn Lahore
Lahore Fort
Pakistan
Punjab, Pakistan
materialUsed marble
mirror glass
semi-precious stone inlay
stucco
nameMeaning Palace of Mirrors
partOf Lahore Fort Complex
linked to: Lahore Fort

UNESCO World Heritage Site "Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore"
roofType vaulted roof
significance masterpiece of Mughal decorative arts
symbol of Mughal royal luxury
touristActivity heritage tourism
UNESCOWorldHeritageSiteSince 1981
usedAs private royal chamber
reception hall

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Lahore Fort hasPart Sheesh Mahal
Naulakha Pavilion adjacentTo Sheesh Mahal