Jaulakhel Durbar
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Architectural styleFusion of Neoclassical architecture, Mughal,European styles of architecture
LocationKathmandu, Nepal
Construction started1944 BS
CostUnknown
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 Interactive map of the Jaulakhel (i.e. Jawalakhel)Durbar area | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Fusion of Neoclassical architecture, Mughal,European styles of architecture |
| Location | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Construction started | 1944 BS |
| Cost | Unknown |
| Client | Bir Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Brick and Mortar |
| Size | 375 ropanis |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Jogbir Sthapit |
Jaulakhel Durbar (Jaulakhel Palace) was a Rana palace in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, the capital city of Nepal. Jaulakhel Durbar was built by Bir Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana in 1954 BS.[1]
Jaulakhel Durbar was heavily damaged during the Earthquake of 1990 BS and was later renovated and given by Juddha Shumsher JBR to his son Surya Shumsher. After Surya's Death his only son Yuvaraj Shumsher inherited it.[1]
The Jawalakhel Zoo was built on the grounds of Jawalakhel Durbar by General Maheswar Shamshere Rana at the behest of his grandfather Juddha Shamshere. It was a private zoo later made into the only national zoo in Nepal.
Club Rondeau
Jaulakhel Durbar was later turned into Club Rondeau by Yuvaraj Shumsher in 2007 BS.[2]