Durbar in a sentence

There was a succession of short-lived rulers at the central Durbar (court), and increasing tension between the Khalsa (the Sikh Army) and the Durbar.

In 2017, the Kaduna State Urban Development Agency demolished the property of an el-Rufai political rival despite a pending court case; Durbar Hotel suffered the same fate there.

Pointing out that all their decisions are taken at the ‘ durbar’, Raut said the sudden meeting indicates that “something is cooking”.

Ras Patua’s talent has also caught the attention of the event’s organizing board, who have extended a special invitation for him to perform live at the SRC Week Durbar on the 24th of August, 2023.

The annual Durbar traditional celebration in Ilorin emirate has attracted indigenes, friends and well-wishers for social, cultural and economic bonding.

At the Delhi Durbar, Indian monarchs were called to attend the coronation of King George and Queen Mary as the Emperor and Empress of India.

In 1911, at the Coronation Durbar for King George V, Anni meets Princess Indira, youngest daughter of the Maharaja of Cooch Behar and his wife Ayesha, a woman famous for her beauty and the unprecedented informality of her royal court.

Questioning the durbar move, Ramesh asked, “What vendetta does the BJP have against the people of Jammu?

The press statement said the term ‘Durbar’ refers to courts of Indian rulers and the British Raj.

About five police officers, all suspected to be detailed to provide security for Former President John Dramani Mahama, were the only ones to be seen at the commemorative durbar held at the La Bawaleshie Presby Church on Friday, 31st January 2020.

According to the reports, the Member of Parliament-elect for Ofoase Ayirebi bid his staff farewell at a mini-durbar held at the Ministry to mark the end of 2020.

At a durbar held as part of the official opening of the bridge yesterday, Mrs Owusu Ekuful commended the young men for their initiative in constructing the previous bridge, but said she needed to intervene because it was not safe.

Hanan, according to Daily Nigerian, was conveyed by the Presidential jet to attend the Durbar in Bauchi on Thursday.

He was delivering his acceptance speech after ascending the Paryaya Peetha at the public Paryaya Durbar function held at Rajangana, here.

A similar durbar was held at Akyem Wenkyi as part of the Presidential tour.

Lt. Jerry John Rawlings told the gathering at the June 4 parade and durbar held in Nungua, a coastal Ga community.

Mr. Agbodza gave the advice when he addressed a colourful durbar of the chiefs of people of five communities at their maiden Goeviwo Za celebration at Adaklu Goefe.

Mr Ofosuhene later joined a durbar of staff of the Controller and Accountant General's Department to interact with them to learn about their challenges and the need for them to work to enhance public financial management delivery.

Sheer magnificence, a master-piece of unique Krobo culture, arts and tradition marked this year’s durbar of chiefs and people of the Piengua Traditional Area celebrated at the Osiekuse community grounds.

And the Sultan appointed former Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Coomassie (Sardaunan Katsina) as chairman of the durbar committee.