1. a formal court or official reception held by an Indian ruler or British colonial official in India
Usage: historical; often capitalized when referring to a specific event
2. the hall or place where such a court or reception is held
Usage: historical

Examples

• The maharaja held a grand durbar to celebrate the festival.
• British officials attended the durbar in elaborate ceremonial dress.
• The durbar was a display of power and pageantry in colonial India.
• Nobles and dignitaries gathered in the durbar hall for the announcement.
• The viceroy's durbar was one of the most prestigious events of the season.
• Petitioners waited outside the durbar hoping for an audience with the ruler.