East of the Lal Burj in Shah Jahan's quadrangle is the Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience). It is a graceful arched pavilion built in pure white marble. Its parapet is embellished with pietra dura work. It has a marble ceiling, and floors in beautiful geometric patterns in marble. A building dating from the reign of Ranjit Singh known as the Athdara ("building with eight openings") was used as a court of justice. It is a combination of white marble and red sandstone. The row of five rooms opposite Diwan-i-Khas are the sleeping chambers of Shah Jahan. He entrusted this work to Wazir Khan, the governor of Lahore, who completed it in 1633. Near the Khawabgah is the Turkish-style Hamman-i-Shahi (Royal Bath), also built by Shah Jahan in the same year.
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