Sheesh Mahal (Lahore) |Design and construction| The Sheesh Mahal
(The Palace of Mirrors; Urdu: شيون كا محل) is 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. 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. As part of the larger Lahore Fort
Complex, it has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
since 1981. Sheesh Mahal, in Urdu language, literally means
'Crystal Palace'. However, with its pietra dura decorations and
intricate mirror-work inlaid into the white marble walls and
ceilings creating gleaming effect, the lavish room has come to
be known as 'Palace of Mirrors', and sometimes the 'Hall of
Mirrors'. Similar halls are also