Istana Balai Besar

Grand Hall Palace
Istana Balai Besar
ايستان بالاي بسر
Istano Bala Besa
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General information
TypePalace
LocationKota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
Coordinates6°07′52″N 102°14′16″E / 6.1310°N 102.2379°E / 6.1310; 102.2379
Completed1844
Istana Balai Besar, 1912.

Istana Balai Besar or Grand Hall Palace is the royal palace of the Sultan of Kelantan which is located in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.[1]

History

Istana Balai Besar (Grand Hall Palace) is a single story palace built by Sultan Muhammad II in 1840 as the official residence of past sultans.

Istana Balai Besar is currently used only for investitures, state banquets and royal functions.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Istana Balai Besar, Kota Bharu | Attractions | Wonderful Malaysia". www.wonderfulmalaysia.com. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  2. ^ Kelantan, Pelancongan & Sejarah Negeri. "Istana Balai Besar". Pelancongan & Sejarah Negeri Kelantan. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
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