The palace was built between 1592 and 1598, with the addition of the columned balcony and music hall in 1648 A.D during the reign of Shah Abbas II. The palace is located in the western side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square. One of its unique peculiarities is the fresco decoration of its internal walls with beautiful and delicate paintings that are unique to the Safavids. This palace consists of six floors including large central room which served as reception halls, banqueting rooms of great splendour, a royal chamber and a music room. The monarch would receive foreign kings, ambassadors and other high-ranking authorities in these rooms.