durbar

Meaning

  1. (historical) A ceremonial gathering held by a ruler in India.
  2. (historical) An audience chamber.
  3. (historical) The body of officials at a royal or princely court in India.

Synonyms

audience chamber

royal court

presence chamber

presence-chamber

Etymology

From Hindustani دربار / दरबार (darbār), from Classical Persian دربار (darbār, “royal court”).

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