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To all intents and purposes he is a prisoner; since, although received in Durbar, he does not visit anyone and seldom ventures into the street.
Connecting Histories in Afghanistan: Market Relations and State Formation on a Colonial Frontier 2008
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"Bring her something to eat, " said the first man to him called Durbar 'something appropriate.
Kajira Of Gor Norman, John, 1931- 1983
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In fact he was the leader among all the elephants in a long procession at a grand festival called the Durbar, held in honor of the King of
The Wonders of the Jungle Book One Sarath Kumar Ghosh
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The Durbar is a fine old building, characteristic of the architecture of the country, and the town contains many ancient Newar buildings of much interest.
A Journey to Katmandu (the Capital of Napaul), with The Camp of Jung Bahadoor; including A Sketch of the Nepaulese Ambassador at Home Laurence Oliphant 1858
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* (* "Durbar", as Flashman employs it, means variously an audience of royalty, the durbar room in which audience is given, and the Punjab government (e.g. "Lahore durbar").)
Flashman and the Mountain of Light Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1990
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* (* "Durbar", as Flashman employs it, means variously an audience of royalty, the durbar room in which audience is given, and the Punjab government (e.g. "Lahore durbar").)
Flashman And The Mountain Of Light Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1990
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Mrs. Hermann Duryea, a family relative of mine, and whose husband's horse "Durbar" won the English Derby this spring, has come to Paris for
Paris War Days Diary of an American Charles Inman Barnard
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"Of course not; 'Durbar' comes at the end of the fourth line."
The Chronicles of Clovis 1870-1916 Saki 1893
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[FN#522] i.e. as if they were holding a "Durbar"; the King's idol in the Sadr or place of honour and the others ranged about it in their several ranks.
Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855
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The allegations were made recently, when the world fraternity watched how the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance received a huge public mandate and chose Dr. May 21st, 2009 ABOHAR - Radio Pakistan in its latest broadcast of Punjabi Durbar seems to have lost its 'Durbar' mood and expressed sympathy for the 'condition' of farmers in India who, in reality, have been able to get the government absolve them from paying their loans.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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