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Rastrapati Bhawan
building in Kathmandu, Nepal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For a similar structure in India, see Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The Rastrapati Bhawan (Nepali: राष्ट्रपति भवन, pronunciation (help·info), "Presidential Palace") is the official residence of the President of Nepal. It is in Kathmandu, Nepal.[1]
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Rastrapati Bhawan | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Neoclassical architecture, Palladian architecture and European styles of architecture |
Location | Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal |
Current tenants | Bidhya Devi Bhandari, President of Nepal |
Client | Chandra Shumsher JBR |
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Size | 140 Ropani |
Design and construction | |
Architect | Kumar Narsingh Rana, Kishor Narsingh Rana |
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It hosts the Office of The President of Nepal (Nepali: राष्ट्रपतिको कार्यालय). The main palace building was and still is known as Sital Niwas. It was built by Rana Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher JBR in 1923.[2]