Naubat Khana (Red Fort)

The vaulted arcade of the Chhatta Chowk measures 540 x 360 feet, and ends in the centre of the outer court.

In the east wall of the court lies the Naubat Khana, which was connected to the side arcades.

Musicians from the Naubat Khana would announce the arrival of the emperor and other dignitaries at the court of public audience (Diwan-i-Am).

[1] The construction material is red sandstone, the surface covered in white chunam plaster.

The richly carved floral designs on its red sandstone walls appear to have been originally painted with gold.