Lal Durbar is a Rana palace in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. The palace complex, located East of the Narayanhity Palace, was incorporated in an impressive and vast array of courtyards, gardens and buildings. Lal Durbar was built by Bir Shamsher JBR in 1890 CE.[1]

Lal Durbar
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General information
Architectural styleFusion of Neoclassical architecture, Mughal,European styles of architecture
Town or cityKathmandu
CountryNepal
Coordinates27°25′27″N 85°11′28″E / 27.4243°N 85.1910°E / 27.4243; 85.1910
CostUnknown
ClientBir Shumsher JBR
Technical details
Structural systemBrick and Mortar
Size300 ropanis
Design and construction
Architect(s)Jogbir Sthapit

History

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Lal Durbar was built by Bir Shumsher JBR in 1890 CE for his youngest wife Topkumari Devi. Occupying a land area of 300 ropani with Seto Durbar towards its south. In 1901 Tej Shumsher, Bir Shumsher JBRs fourth son inherited this palace. In 1934 March by Juddha Shumsher JBR exiled Tej Shumsher to Narayani Zone and captured all his property along with Lal Durbar.[1] but in 1951 by end of Rana rule Lal Durbar was reclaimed by Tej Shumsher's sons.

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References

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  1. ^ a b JBR, PurushottamShamsher (2007). Ranakalin Pramukh Atihasik Darbarharu [Chief Historical Palaces of the Rana Era] (in Nepali). Vidarthi Pustak Bhandar. ISBN 978-9994611027.