Ahmad Shahi Pavilion
{{Short description|Building in Niavaran Palace Complex, Tehran, Iran}}
Ahmad Shahi Pavilion ({{langx|fa|{{nastaliq|کوشک احمدشاهی}}- Koushk-e Ahmad Shāhi}}) is located in Niavaran Palace Complex in northern Tehran, Iran. The Ahmad Shahi Pavilion is beside Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's dwelling, Niavaran Palace and the oldest building there, the Sahebgharaniyeh Palace. The Pavilion was built at the end of the Qajar era as Ahmad Shah's dwelling in Niavaran garden. The Ahmad Shahi Pavilion was constructed in the 1910s as a two-story building in the surrounds of 800 m2 of land.[http://www.aftabir.com/lifestyle/view/112642/%DA%A9%D9%88%D8%B4%DA%A9-%D8%A7%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%87%DB%8C کوشک احمدشاهی] aftabir.com (Persian language)[http://www.darioush-shahbazi.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=190&Itemid=12 کوشک(وکاخ)احمد شاهی] darioush-shahbazi.com (Persian language)
The Ahmad Shahi pavilion, after refurbishment and interior additions, was utilized as the house and workplace of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. The first floor of the pavilion includes a hallway with a pond made of marble stone in the middle with six rooms and two corridors around. Ornamental items made of silver, bronze, ivory, wood and souvenirs from different countries such as India, paintings, medals, etc. have been exhibited in this palace. Also other items plus decorative mineral stones, a stone from Moon, different plant and animal fossils are kept in this pavilion.
The 2nd floor of this building includes a middle hallway and a four sided veranda. All around the major hall, which was used as the song room, wooden shelves have been set. Surrounding the veranda, shelter is provided by six square brick columns and 26 round gypsum columns. The gypsum work pattern of lion and sun can be visible on the northern wall of the veranda. Ahmad Shahi Pavilion is open to public visitors.[http://www.iranreview.org/content/Documents/Niavaran_Palace_Complex.htm Niavaran Palace Complex ] iranreview.org
Gallery
Image:Ahmad Shahs Pavilion.jpg| A night view of the palace
File:SaabgheraniehPalace.jpg|View of the palace
File:NiavaranPalaceTehran.jpg|The Ahmad Pavilion and landscape — seen from the garden of the Niavaran Palace complex
File:Beside view of kooshk ahmad shai.jpg
File:Inside of ahmadshahi palace.jpg|Dining room
File:KooshkeAhmadShahi.jpg| Exterior view and pool
File:Ahmad Shahi Pavilion 2.jpg|Polar bear skin in one of the rooms
File:KooshkeAhmadShahi2.jpg
File:Kooshk ahmad shahi IMG 3588.jpg|Exterior view
Image:One of room in ahmadshahi palace.jpg|Sitting room
File:سردر کوشک احمدشاهی.jpg|Pavilion entrance
File:گچبری سقف کوشک احمدشاهی.jpg|Ceiling plastering
File:اتاق موسیقی کوشک احمدشاهی.jpg|Music room
File:گیتار.jpg|An Ancient music instrument
File:Cuban Guitar.jpg|Guitar made in Romania, brand Cuban - 1970
File:Photos of Ahmad Shah 5 - Ahmad Shahi Pavilion.jpg|The image of Ahmad Shah Qajar after ascending to the throne
File:Photos of Ahmad Shah 6 - Ahmad Shahi Pavilion.jpg|Ahmad Shah Qajar as a child
File:Manuscript Ahmad Shah Qajar.jpg|Ahmad Shah Qajar's handwriting
File:Photos of Ahmad Shah 3 - Ahmad Shahi Pavilion.jpg|Photographs of Ahmad Shah Qajar
File:Photos of Ahmad Shah 1 - Ahmad Shahi Pavilion.jpg|Photos of Ahmad Shah
File:Photos of Ahmad Shah7 - Ahmad Shahi Pavilion.jpg|Pictures of Ahmad Shah's visit to England
File:Photos of Ahmad Shah 2 - Ahmad Shahi Pavilion.jpg|Photo of Ahmad Shah when he was 13.
File:Photos of Ahmad Shah 4 - Ahmad Shahi Pavilion.jpg| Ahmad Shah Qajar in the official dress of the crown prince
See also
References
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External links
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- [http://niavaranmu.ir/ Niavaran Palace Website]
- A short video of the Niavaran Palace Complex, YouTube, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTRnmVODnjo] (9 min).
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Category:Royal residences in Iran
Category:National museums of Iran
Category:Buildings and structures completed in 1968