Durbar (court)
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Durbar is a Persian-derived term referring to the noble court of a king or ruler or a formal meeting where the king held all discussions regarding the state. It was used in South Asia for a ruler's co
Maratha emperor Rajaram II and the princely state's nobles: sardars, jagirdars, istamuradars, and mankaris in the royal court, 1758.
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and prince Aurangzeb in the royal court, 1650
The Queen Mangammal's sitting place in the Durbar Hall at Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
The Durbar Hall at Jaipur, Rajasthan
Mysore Palace
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Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is a historic palace and royal residence located in Mysore, Karnataka, India. It served as the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of
Durbar (court)
…for the general public. Usually, durbar halls are lavishly decorated with the best possible materials available at the time. In the south of India, the Mysore Palace had a number of such halls, especially the Peacock Hall, having colour tinted glasses imported from Belgium, which were used for marriage ceremonies…
Mysore Palace Morning
The eastern portico of the palace prior to its 1932 reconstruction
Eastern entrance gate
Southeast view of the façade