Diwan-i-Khas, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh India

Diwan-i-Khas is also referred to as the Audience Hall which was built by one of the most notable Arki rulers namely Ram Shara Singh, a true patron of art.

This artistic room is decorated with wall friezes that include different styles and types of miniature paintings that include Arki, European, Kangra, Kullu and Rajasthani .The murals deal with a range of subjects that differ drastically from one another.For instance, it covers contemporary cities of Europe on one hand and Indian mythology on the other. The style of Guler is strongly evident in various portraits, female figurines and flowery drawings. Most interestingly, the murals depict a range of subjects that include birds and animals, war scenes, erotic love scenes, raginis and several humorous fantasies. Some Chinese pictures can even be spotted in these frescos. The Murals neatly depict brilliant Puranas stories such as battlefields and Punjabi folk art.

Diwan-i-Khas is astounding room of art is ornamented with encompassing the Kangra, wall friezes, Arki styles , Rajasthani style, Kullu and European styles of miniature paintings. This hall contains archways and intricately painted ceilings. Diwan-i-Khas is a perfect combination and blend of colors which make these paintings larger than life. In Diwan-i-Khas you see the hall, where you could find the  2 marble thrones. Many tourists visit to this place to see the magnificence of the place.

According to Indian mythology murals subjects are  differs to a great extent modern European cities.  Guler style is depicted by murals that have been adorned with animals, birds and war scenes. These Murals uses wonderful display of colours and still stand the testimony to the glorious artistic tradition of Arki.