Hünkâr Mahfili

A Hünkâr Mahfili is a structure within the prayer hall of a mosque used for worship by the Sultan, the royal family, and high-ranking government officials.

It originated in the Ottoman mosque of Turkey.

Often raised, it provides privacy and protection from would-be assassins.

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