About Diwan I Khas :
Just inside the gates at the north-east end of the deserted Fatehpur Sikri town is the Diwan – i – Aam. Diwan – i – Aam or the ‘Hall of Public Audiences’ is the place where the Emperor presented himself before the assembled subject every morning. This building consists of a large spacious courtyard surrounded by cloisters. Apart from Diwan – i – Aam, there is a huge ‘Pachchisi Courtyard’ which is blocked out like a massive games board. It is said that Emperor Akbar played chess here, using slave girls dressed in yellow, blue and red as pieces.
General Information about Diwan I Khas :
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 Khas :
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.