durbar
(noun) the room in the palace of a native prince of India in which audiences and receptions occur
Source: WordNet® 3.1
durbar (plural durbars)
(historical) A ceremonial gathering held by a ruler in India.
(historical) An audience chamber.
(historical) The body of officials at a native court.
Source: Wiktionary
Dur"bar, n. Etym: [Hind. darbar, fr. Per dar house, court, hall of audience; dar door, gate + bar court, assembly.]
Definition: An audience hall; the court of a native prince; a state levee; a formal reception of native princes, given by the governor general of India. [India] [Written also darbar.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
17 June 2025
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