Diwan-i-Aam (Amber Fort) or Hall of Public Audience – This photo was taken at Amber Palace in Jaipur (Rajasthan).
Diwan-e-Aam
Diwan-i-Aam is the main residence of the king.
There was a Darbar room where he used to meet his subjects, courtiers, and officers. Its design is similar to the Mughal palaces.
On special occasions like Vijayotsav, Dussehra, birthdays, etc., ‘royal ceremonies’ were celebrated here. This building, made of red sandstone and marble, was constructed by Mirza Raja Man Singh (1589-1614 AD).
Elephant heads and creepers have been carved attractively on the pillars and balconies, which is a beautiful combination of the features of Mughal and Rajput styles. The unique type of roof has been built on two rows of pillars, of which the outer pillars are of a combined type and are made of red sandstone. The pillars of the inner rows are made of marble.
Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II (1835-80 AD) had a billiard room built in the rear portion of the Diwan-e-Aam.
Twenty-seven (27) Kachhri (Toshakhana) are situated on the southern side of Diwan-e-Aam. The Ahlakar (office employees) of Amber state used to sit in this arched hall.