This palace which spellbinds the viewer is located within the Shah Burj block of Lahore Fort. It was constructed under the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, and later some additional work was done by Ranjit Singh too. The ornate white marble pavilion is inlaid with pietra dura and complex mirror-work of the finest quality.
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The hall was reserved for personal use by the imperial family and close aides.
Popular legend has it that Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved queen of Shah Jahan, had a dream one night that she was floating in the air so high that she could touch the stars. Upon awakening, she expressed wistfulness for the ecstasy she had felt in the dream. The answer to that longing was the construction of Sheesh Mahal, within Jehangir’s Quadrangle -- the courtyard which houses opulent structures such as the Pari Mahal and Naulakha Pavilion.
Although this was actually built by his predecessor Jahangir. The chamber was exclusively used for private council meetings as part of the daily routine of the emperor, whereas the whole block was only accessible to the imperial princes, the vizier, and selected courtiers. The extension work of private quarters by Shah Jahan continued between 1628 and 1634. The distinctive Shah Jahani architecture is reflected in the extensive use of white marble and hierarchical accents of the construction.
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