Aam Khas Bagh

The complex was famous for an air conditioning system called Sarad Khana. The Sheesh Mahal of the Daulat-Khana-e-Khas, the hamam and the tank had unique methods of heating water. The palace compound also had a set of fountains. Water for the fountains was drawn from a huge well nearby and circulated through underground conduits. A Mughal type garden and nursery are maintained. The complex, which has archaeological value, is being maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. The area was maintained until a few years ago. The buildings which are in worst condition include Daulat Khana Khas, Sard Khana and Shahi Hamaam. Lack of upkeep has ruined these buildings. The complex also has an orchard spread over 11 acres of land. The orchard has mango, pear and guava plantations and some trees are more than 70 years old. ==Monuments==

The following monuments are situated in the vicinity of Aam Khas Bagh: • Sard Khana - An air conditioned chamber built by Emperor Jahangir. The water was pulled through large pulleys from an adjoining well and was passed through water channels running through the walls of this building and was used for fountains and waterfalls. • Sheesh Mahal, also known as Daulat-Khana-E-Khas, is a structure built on the orders of Emperor Jahangir. There have been some subsequent alterations to the original building. The domes of the monument were decorated with glazed tiles, some of which are still visible today. • Hamam - This monument was constructed by the orders of Emperor Jahangir. In this, water was taken through underground terracotta channels and a unique method of heating the water was adopted. • Tank - This tank was constructed by the orders of Emperor Jahangir. There was a Mehtabi-Chabutra in the centre which has fallen down. On the east and west sides of this tank, quarters for Mughal employees were built. • Daulat Khana-E-Khas- This double storeyed monument was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as his private residence. All the rooms and main walls of this building were decorated with designs. The central hall measured 18 x 14 and eastern walls were having two tall minarets. On the northern side there were many tanks and fountains which added to the grandeur of the building. ==Light and sound show==

During Shaheedi Jor Mela at Fatehgarh Sahib, the light and sound programme regarding the history of Sirhind and the martyrdom of younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh in the form of Play - Sirhind Di Deewar is shown to the visitors at night in the Aam Khas Bagh. ==Gallery==

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