Seto Durbar


Seto Durbar 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.

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.

Grand State Hall

Seto durbar was famous for its Grand State Hall known as Thulo Baithak or Big hall.

Destruction of the Seto Durbar

The only remains of Seto durbar is a building occupied by NIDC Development Bank Head Office in Durbar Marg.

Legacy

Today most of the Hotel Annapurna stands on the grounds of Seto Durbar