Mughal court 

i. The physical arrangement of the court focused on the sovereign, mirrored his status as the heart of society. 

ii. The throne gave physical form to the function of the sovereign as axis mundi. 

iii. The canopy was believed, to separate the radiance of the sun from that of the sovereign. 

iv. In court, status was determined by spatial proximity to the king. 

v. The place accorded, to a courtier by the ruler was a sign of his importance in the eyes of the emperor. 

vi. Once the emperor sat on the throne no one was permitted to move vii. After spending an hour at the jharoka, the emperor walked to the public hall of audience (diwan-i am) toconduct the primary business of his government. 

viii. State officials presented reports and made requests. 

ix. diwan-i khas to hold private audiences and discuss confidential matters. High ministers of state placed their petitions before him 

x. Occasionally, the emperor viewed the works of highly reputed artists or building plans of architects 

xi. Id, Shab-i barat and Holi  the court was full of life. Perfumed candles set in rich holders and palace walls.