The Palace of the Sun, which is also known as the Palace of Kalat or the Palace of the Sun, is a building related to the Afshariya period, located in the city of Kalat in Razavi Khorasan province. This palace was built by the order of Nader Shah Afshar in the middle of his reign in 1121 AH and was used as a place of residence as well as a treasury for jewels and war trophies.
Architecture:
Khurshid Palace is built on three floors and consists of different parts such as Diwankhaneh, harem, ceremonial hall, porches and towers. In terms of architecture, this building is a fusion of Iranian and Indian styles and materials such as stone, brick and plaster have been used in its construction.
Decorations:
Khurshid Palace is decorated using various elements such as tiling, painting, mirroring and plastering. Various motifs such as flowers and bushes, animals, Iranian mythology and Quranic verses have been used in the decoration of this building.
Importance:
The Palace of the Sun, as one of the important monuments of the Afshariya period, is important in many ways:
Display of Iranian art and architecture: This building is an example of Iranian art and architecture in the Afshariya period, and its various elements, including tiling, painting and mirror work, have been used as beautifully as possible.
Preservation of the rare memory of Shah Afshar: This palace is a reminder of one of the most powerful kings of Iran in history.
Tourist attraction: This palace, as one of the tourist attractions of Razavi Khorasan province, welcomes many tourists from home and abroad every year.
