Istana Balai Besar Explained

Grand Hall Palace
Native Name:Istana Balai Besar
Native Name Lang:ms
Building Type:Palace
Location:Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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Coordinates:6.131°N 102.2379°W
Completion Date:1844
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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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Istana Balai Besar, Kota Bharu Attractions Wonderful Malaysia . 2023-06-11 . www.wonderfulmalaysia.com.
  2. Web site: Kelantan . Pelancongan & Sejarah Negeri . Istana Balai Besar . 2023-06-11 . Pelancongan & Sejarah Negeri Kelantan.