Seto Durbar
Building in Kathmandu, Nepal
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Architectural styleFusion of Neoclassical architecture, Mughal, European styles of architecture
LocationKathmandu, Nepal
Construction started1893
Demolished1934
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Fusion of Neoclassical architecture, Mughal, European styles of architecture |
| Location | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Construction started | 1893 |
| Demolished | 1934 |
| Cost | Unknown |
| Client | Bir Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Brick and Mortar |
| Size | 375 ropanis |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Jogbir Sthapit |
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
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
Seto durbar was famous for its Grand State Hall known as Thulo Baithak or Big hall.[3]
Destruction of the Seto Durbar
The only remains of Seto durbar is a building occupied by NIDC Development Bank Head Office in Durbar Marg.[4]
Legacy
Today most of the Hotel Annapurna stands on the grounds of Seto Durbar[5]
