From the archive record
Jahangiri Mahal is situated in the south east quadrant of the Fort, where it was effectively protected from public areas. Its outer walls rise with the massive ramparts of the fortress on the river. Its strategic dominance over the surroundings emphasis its Imperial character. The so-called Jahangiri Mahal despite its name, was built by Akbar. It is one of the earliest surviving buildings of Akbar's reign and the earliest palace extant. The Jahangiri Mahal is the only portion of the Fort walls apart from the Gates distinguished by the ornamental treatment accorded to its eastern facade. The architectural setting of the Jahangiri Mahal is defined by clarity, simplicity and integrity of its different components. Another most striking aspect of the building is the exquisite surface ornamentat