Mughal Gallery

Formerly known as the main Zanana courtyard, or “Jahangir’s Quadrangle,” its construction began during the reign of Akbar and completed in 1617–1618 AD under the rule of Jahangir. An architectural synthesis of the local brick-building tradition and the imperial red sandstone trabeated style associated with Agra and Fatehpur Sikri is exhibited in its open cloisters. The chhajja of the courtyard wings is supported by composite zoomorphic brackets that were fashioned in the forms of elephants, felines, and peacocks.

Later on, this structure was rebuild and conserved during the British and post-partition period and was re-utilized as a major museum in the fort. Presently known as “Mughal Gallery”, this structure houses a number of artifacts from the Mughal and British times. 

A number of copper and silver coins of various difference denominations, belonging to the reigns of the greater and lesser Mughals are showcased here. Besides that, centuries old Shahi-Firmans along with a number of rare manuscripts can be found placed inside the glass display boxes. In the outer porch of the gallery, one can also find intricately carved Mughal and later era doors displayed in the flanking of the main entrance. The visitors are always welcomed to visit here and marvel at the objects that remind them of their glorious past.