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The Panch Mahal, or Five-storied Palace. (For all you historical linguists out there, think Punjab, five rivers, or Punch, five flavors). Back in Akbar's day the sides were covered in stone screens and the screens padded with damp grass, providing relief from the heat. For us there was no escape, other than that offered by Cathay Pacific the following day...