About Diwan I Aam :
Diwan – i – Khas or the ‘Hall of Private Audiences’ a two storeyed building was made specially for the principal ministers of Akbar’s Durbar. Though the exterior of Diwan- i – Khas is simple, but its interior is quite impressive and unique. Diwan – i – Khas has two elegantly ornamented columns that supports a flat topped ‘throne’. From the four corners of the room, stone bridges lead across to this throne and it is believed that Emperor Akbar would sit in the centre while his four principal ministers would sit at the four corners.
General Information about Diwan I Aam :
Location: Fatehpur Sikri
State: Uttar Pradesh
Capital: Lucknow
Language: Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: October to February
How to Reach Diwan I Aam :
By Air:
Kheria airport in Agra is the nearest airport from Fatehpur Sikri. Domestic flights are available to Agra from important places of India. From the airport, you have to reach Fatehpur Sikri via road route.
By Train:
Nearest major railway station is located in Agra. Agra railway is served by large number of express trains from important places of the country. Taj Express, Shatabdi express and several other trains are available from Delhi to Agra. Trains are available at regular intervals between Agra and Fatehpur Sikri.
By Bus:
UPSTDC, ITDC and other private operators arrange conducted tours to Fatehpur Sikri, but the tour buses stop only for an hour. If you want to spend longer time at Fatehpur Sikri it is better you take a regular bus from the Idgah Bus Stand.