Coordinates: 27°25′27″N 85°11′28″E / 27.4243°N 85.1910°E / 27.4243; 85.1910

Seto Durbar

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Seto Durbar
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General information
Architectural styleFusion of Neoclassical architecture, Mughal, European styles of architecture
LocationKathmandu, Nepal
Construction started1893
Demolished1934
CostUnknown
ClientBir Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana
Technical details
Structural systemBrick and Mortar
Size375 ropanis
Design and construction
ArchitectJogbir Sthapit

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Fire at seto Durbar, 1934
File:NIDC Development Bank Head Office.jpg
Small remaining wing of Seto Durbar currently occupied by NIDC Development Bank

Seto Durbar (White Palace) was a Rana palace in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, located south of the Narayanhity Palace. It was built by Bir Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana in 1893 CE.[1]

History

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Gehendra Shumsher JBR

Seto Durbar was built by Bir Shumsher JBR in 1893 CE in a land area of 375 ropani with Lal Durbar to its northeast as his private residence.[2]

Grand State Hall

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Seto durbar was famous for its Grand State Hall known as Thulo Baithak or Big hall.[3]

Destruction of the Seto Durbar

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The only remains of Seto durbar is a building occupied by NIDC Development Bank Head Office in Durbar Marg.[4]

Legacy

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Today most of the Hotel Annapurna stands on the grounds of Seto Durbar[5]

See also

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References

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