History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c31.33

v2.c31.33

But the grandest display of fire-works was made by the Imperial Artillery Department (24th June),—evidently because it contained experts in the manufacture of powder and had an unlimited supply ofthe material. These were let off on the level bank of the river outside the Hall of Private Audience (*Diwan-i-khas*) in the Fort. The Emperor beheld it from a balcony on the eastern wall of that Hall, which looked out on the river.