Thursday, April 13, 2006

Diwan-Here-I-Am


Diwan-Here-I-Am, originally uploaded by AaronDsouza.

The Hall of Public Audiences was where the emperor would sit to hear complaints is or disputes from his subjects. His alcove in the wall was marble-panelled and set with precious stones, many of which were looted following the Mutiny/Uprising. Lord Curzon, the viceroy of India between 1.89, e and 1905 restored this elegant hall as a result of a directive.

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