Rastrapati Bhawan
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For a similar structure in India, see Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The Rastrapati Bhawan (Nepali: राष्ट्रपति भवन, pronunciationⓘ, "Presidential Palace") is the official residence of the President of Nepal, located in Kathmandu, Nepal.[1] It hosts the Office of The President of Nepal (Nepali: राष्ट्रपतिको कार्यालय). The main palace building is also known as Shital Niwas. It was built by Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana in 1923.[2]
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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 | Ram Chandra Paudel, President of Nepal |
Client | Chandra Shumsher JBR |
Technical details | |
Size | 140 Ropani |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Kumar Narsingh Rana, Kishor Narsingh Rana |
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