Babar Mahal
Building in Kathmandu, Nepal
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Babar Mahal, Baber Mahal is a Rana palace in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.
Architectural styleNeoclassical architecture and European styles of architecture
LocationKathmandu, Nepal
CostUnknown
| Babar Mahal | |
|---|---|
बबरमहल | |
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  Location within Kathmandu | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical architecture and European styles of architecture |
| Location | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Coordinates | 27.6928°N 85.3222°E |
| Cost | Unknown |
| Client | Jung Bahadur Rana, Chandra Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Brick and Mortar |
| Design and construction | |
| Architects | Kumar Narasingh Rana and Kishor Narasingh Rana |
History
The palace complex lay in the heart of Kathmandu, to the north of the Bagmati River.[1] The history of the place is closely linked with the history of Nepal and its rulers.
Part of Thapathali
Babar Shamsher
View of the Babar Mahal
Under Government of Nepal
The former palace now host multiple departments including Department of Road(Sadak Bibhag)
Earthquake 2015
This Palace was seriously damaged during the April 2015 Nepal earthquake.[2]