Rastrapati Bhawan: Building in Kathmandu, Nepal
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.
| 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 |
| Technical details | |
| Size | 140 Ropani |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Kumar Narsingh Rana, Kishor Narsingh Rana |
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.
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