Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors)

Shah Jahan's shimmering mirror-work pavilion, the crown jewel of Lahore Fort.

LocationShah Burj quarter, Lahore Fort.

AccessSometimes viewed from the threshold to protect the interior.

Time neededPart of a 2u20133 hour Fort visit.

Best timeMorning light through the screens is beautiful.

Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors)Real photography to be added

About Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors)

The Sheesh Mahal, or Palace of Mirrors, is the most celebrated chamber in Lahore Fort. Built for Shah Jahan around 1631, its walls and ceilings glitter with countless tiny convex mirrors and pietra dura inlay, designed to sparkle by candlelight.

Part of the Fort’s Shah Burj quarter, it was the setting for private royal ceremony and remains the visual highlight of any Fort visit.

Highlights

Mirror mosaic — Aina-kari mirror-work covering walls and ceiling.
Pietra dura — Semi-precious stone inlay in floral patterns.
Shah Burj — The elevated royal quarter it belongs to.
Candlelight effect — Designed to shimmer with a single flame.

Nearby & related sites

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Lahore Fort (Shahi Qila)

The UNESCO citadel of the Mughal emperors — palaces, halls and the Sheesh Mahal.

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Naulakha Pavilion

An exquisite marble pavilion in Lahore Fort, famed for its pietra dura inlay.

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