Lal Durbar

Lal Durbar
General information
Architectural style Fusion of Neoclassical architecture, Mughal,European styles of architecture
Town or city Kathmandu
Country Nepal
Cost Unknown
Client Bir Shumsher JBR
Technical details
Structural system Brick and Mortar
Size 300 ropanis
Design and construction
Architect Jogbir Sthapit

Coordinates: 27°25′27″N 85°11′28″E / 27.4243°N 85.1910°E / 27.4243; 85.1910 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 Shumsher JBR in 1890 CE.[1]

History

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.

Current status

Lal Durbar is largely occupied by Yak and Yeti luxury Hotel and some part is occupied by Tej Shumsher's family.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 JBR, PurushottamShamsher (2007). Ranakalin Pramukh Atihasik Darbarharu [Chief Historical Palaces of the Rana Era] (in Nepali). Vidarthi Pustak Bhandar. ISBN 978-9994611027. Retrieved 2015. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
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