(i) During Shah Jahan'* reign, the different elements of Mughal architecture were fused together in a grand harmonious synthesis. The ceremonial halls of public and private audience (diwan-i khas or am) were carefully planned. These courts were also described as chihil sutun or forty-pillared halls, placed within a large courtyard.
(ii) Shah Jahan’* audience halls were specially constructed to resemble a mosque.
(iii) The pedestal on which his throne was placed was frequently described as the qibla which means the direction in which Muslims pray as everybody faced that direction when court was in session.
(iv) The idea of the king as a representative of *** on earth was suggested by these architectural features. Therefore, by the means of architecture style, this image was created.
