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Royal Baths




Royal Baths is a large apartment situated adjacent to Diwan-e-Khas of the Red Fort, the largest monument of Delhi. It was the place where royalty took hot saunas and perfumed baths. The apartment is also known as Sheesh Mahal or the royal hammam.

The mahal consists of three large rooms surmounted by domes, with a fountain in the center, of this one was set up as a sauna. It has marbled floor and is illuminated through panels of colored glass in the roof.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: North Delhi
Location: Old Delhi    

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