Rastrapati Bhawan

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Rastrapati Bhawan
General information
Architectural styleNeoclassical architecture, Palladian architecture and European styles of architecture
LocationMaharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
Current tenantsBidhya Devi Bhandari, President of Nepal
ClientChandra Shumsher JBR
Technical details
Size140 Ropani
Design and construction
ArchitectKumar Narsingh Rana, Kishor Narsingh Rana

The Rastrapati Bhawan (Nepali: राष्ट्रपति भवन, audio speaker iconpronunciation , "Presidential Palace") is the official residence of the President of Nepal. It is in Kathmandu, Nepal.[1]

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]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Office of the President of Nepal". Government of Nepal. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  2. Abiral, Krishna (2005). Raktakunda. Kathmandu: Sajha Prakashan. p. 12.