There is a shallow water basin constructed in the center of Sheesh Mahal, having four jet fountains, which are non-functional today but back in time they were functional at all times and looked beautiful. The marble stone slabs used there were known as Sang-e-Musa, Sang-e-Abri, and Sang-e-Badal which added more beauty to the spacious courtyard in the palace. The rear chamber houses were decorated with a marble screen beautifully carved out in tendril, floral and geometrical patterns. The palace had the Harm, a chamber for females of the fort. The major features of this palace are mirror work and work of pure gold, pietra dura work where semi-precious stones are embedded into white marble, marble perforated screens, and an intricate work of mosaic with a convex glass called aiena Kari with monabat Kari. The structure of this stunning palace has a spacious hall in front where royals used to sit and several rooms on the sides and behind the hall.

The walls of this palace are embedded with blue, amber, and clear mirrors which glimmer and produce thousands of reflections when the sunlight touches them, and at night when the moonlight touches these mirrors whole palace starts glowing as if there are thousands of stars in the palace, an amazing sight to see. Later on, Shah Jahan ordered his men to construct the Taj Mahal as her memorial in India. Unfortunately, she passed away before she could step into the palace which left the king heartbroken. The legend has it, that Mumtaz Mahal, beloved wife of Shah Jahan wanted to float in stars as she saw in her dream and fulfill her dream shah Jahan got it constructed for his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal when she lived in Lahore. The love tale behind the construction of this building is as unique as its structure. And it has been on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. Sheesh Mahal is considered the jewel in the fort due to its unique design. It comes under the list of 21 monuments that were built by Mughal emperors inside the building of the massive Lahore fort. This hall could only be used by the king, queen and royal family, and close friends only. The fancily decorated white marble pavilion is adorned with complex mirrorwork of the finest quality. It was constructed from 1631 to 1632 under the reign of the Mughal kingship of Shah Jahan. The Sheesh Mahal is located in the reach of Shah Burj block which is located in the north-western corner of Lahore Fort. Sheesh Mahal is one of the most majestic palaces of the Mughal period and people from around the world come to visit and study this place. Some architects and specialists say these mirrors are still intact are that they were probably made with some kind of mercury. The way it is constructed, its material that was used as a mirror, even to this date no one could comprehend. These walls tell the stories as you go along the way, after entering Lahore fort, as you walk up through the giant elephant stairs, you will reach the legendary Palace of Mirrors or sheesh mahal as they call it, which is breathtaking and one of its kinds in the world. Such stories will leave you mesmerized ambiance around you.

While roaming around the fort you would come across different stories of love, pursuit, exquisiteness, and eminence of queens and princesses in flowing dresses, kings and princes in shining battle armors, and shimmering crowns. Lahore fort one of these majestic structures and is one of its kind. The walled city of Lahore is filled with majestic architectural structures and stories behind them.

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