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Istana Balai Besar

Coordinates: 6°07′52″N 102°14′16″E / 6.1310°N 102.2379°E / 6.1310; 102.2379
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Grand Hall Palace
Istana Balai Besar
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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

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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

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  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.