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4 architectural differences in diwan i am red fort diwan i am fatehpur sikri

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Diwani-i-am RedFort:
It consists of a front hall, open on three sides and backed by a set of rooms faced in red sandstone. Here hall is 100 ft x 60 ft a.It is divided into 27 square bays on a system of columns which support the arches. The roof is spanned by sandstone beams façade of nine engraved arch openings.There are also some other beautiful features of the hall that it was ornamented with gilded and white shell lime chunam plaster work. Its ceiling and columns were painted with gold .
Diwan-i-aam Fatehpur Sikri:
It is surrounded by colonnaded dalan and surrounding it is divided into 111 bays by the use of square pillars. The most beautiful feature of this complex is the Throne Chamber which faces east. The chamber showcases a unique stone tiled roof and a exquisitely carved frieze. A gracefully carved balustrade surrounded the chamber etc.

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