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 / 31.589827; 74.313165
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 in northern-western corner of Lahore Fort. It was constructed under the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1631–32, with some additions later under Sikh Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The ornate white marble pavilion is inlaid with pietra dura and complex mirror-work of the finest quality. The hall was reserved for personal use by the imperial family and 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."^[1] As part of the larger Lahore Fort Complex, it has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.