Hünkâr Mahfili

A Hünkâr Mahfili is a structure within the prayer hall of a mosque used for worship by the Sultan, the royal family, and high-ranking government officials. This type of structure originated in the Ottoman mosque of Turkey. The structure, often raised, provides privacy from the public eye and protection from would-be assassins. They are often attached to a Hünkâr Kasrı.[1]

The green structure is a Hünkâr Mahfili in the Mahmut Pasha Mosque.

References
  1. "Hünkâr Mahfili | Ayasofya Müzesi". ayasofyamuzesi.gov.tr. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
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