durbar

durbar Definition

dur·bar (dʉr′bär′)

noun

Historical in India or Africa, an official reception or audience held by a native prince, or by a British ruler or governor

Etymology: Hindi < darbār < Pers, a ruler's court < dar, portal (for IE base see door) + bār, court

durbar Usage Examples

Converse of object

hold: After the fall of Damascus, Tiglath-pileser held a durbar which was attended by loyal princes among whom was Ahaz himself.

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