| 单词 | durbar |
| 例句 | During a traditional Ashanti “durbar” ceremony of drumming and dance outside Kumasi, a local chief formally welcomed them back to the tribe and proclaimed: “We are proud of you. ... We are one.” An African American mother and daughter journey to their family's... 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z "Locals marvelled at this weekly durbar, where Ahmed, one ear pressed to his mobile phone and other taking in requests for constituency service, would mutter orders to his personal assistant or stenographer". Atiq Ahmed: The life of India's gangster-politician killed on live TV 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z At a durbar, nothing quite prepares you for the riot of colours that adorn the gathering of chiefs all wearing kente. Letter from Africa: Kente - the Ghanaian cloth that's on the catwalk 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z He was dismantled and taken to the place where he attended the Delhi durbar on becoming Emperor of India in 1911. When statues are no longer welcome 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z Instead of agreeing enthusiastically, as a maharajah in the 19th century would at Queen Victoria’s durbar, Modi wanted something in return. Empire strikes back: why former colonies don't need Britain after Brexit | Griffith Review 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z Next, day the Delhi durbar - or mass assembly when George V was proclaimed Emperor of India - was held. Does India's national anthem extol the British? - BBC News 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z Working-class voters saw an incorruptible outsider who would impose discipline, from the “Delhi durbar,” the elite cliques dating to the Mughal courts, down to police constables. Indian Leader’s Quiet Start Dashes Hopes for Quick Change 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z They were formed in line a few hundred yards behind the tent, which had been pitched near the little stream for the durbar. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z It had been the site where lavish ceremonies - known as durbars - took place when a new British monarch took to the throne. When statues are no longer welcome 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z There was a tree growing everywhere in the forests with a white flower which Sikkim people called Chilauni, and all along the paths the Sikkim durbar had been busy planting mulberry, walnut and toon trees. Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921 2012-04-12T02:00:28.417Z "Many years later fertile and malicious imagination connected the composition of the song and the durbar and it was rumoured that Tagore's poem was meant to be sung in the Delhi durbar," writes Mr Bhattacharya. Does India's national anthem extol the British? - BBC News 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z He received me in a sort of durbar. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:11.843Z Sir Robert and the King shook hands, and then rode together to the durbar tent. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z In January 1903 he presided at the durbar held at Delhi in honour of the coronation of King Edward VII. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" 2012-01-31T03:00:17.257Z In the French television serial “Rani,” the opulence of Indian royalty and of the French 18th-century aristocracy are recreated with as much pomp as Chanel’s more exclusive durbar. India Ink: Let Them Eat Kulfi: France Escapes to Fantasy India 2011-12-22T15:40:35Z Through the twin-towered gateway of the city advanced a procession, colorful as a circus, dazzling as a durbar. Gentlemen Rovers 2011-10-22T02:00:27.907Z He wore it as a bracelet and it glittered on the old king's arm at many a Sikh durbar. Stories about Famous Precious Stones 2011-08-31T02:01:42.217Z Another durbar has taken place; the ambassador, or nuncio—the latter, I suppose, being the appropriate word—having come in from the chief Ulem of the Gallas tribes. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z He drew out his sword and ran to the durbar like a maddened lion, and stood armed before his son-in-law. Tales of the Sun or Folklore of Southern India 2011-08-09T02:00:29.493Z A durbar was held, and the Prince paid a return visit. George Alfred Henty The Story of an Active Life 2011-07-31T02:00:08.463Z He coldly directed that they should be conducted to his durbar hall, and, accompanied by his son and Kuhandil Khan, he proceeded thither. The Sirdar's Oath A Tale of the North-West Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:25.780Z This unlucky monarch was killed in a durbar as he sat on his throne in Lahore, and the Koh-i-nûr was flashing in his turban at the very moment when the assassin aimed the treacherous shot. Stories about Famous Precious Stones 2011-08-31T02:01:42.217Z The troops remained in a line at some little distance in rear of the durbar tent, the 10th Native Infantry being drawn up as a guard of honour in front of the tent. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z The festival creates an exceptionally competitive atmosphere as the groups compete to be the first to capture the antelope and return to the durbar, or gathering of elders. The deer hunters 2011-05-26T09:56:10Z At each durbar there were presentations, and to each member of the Prince’s suite the servants brought in trays of presents. George Alfred Henty The Story of an Active Life 2011-07-31T02:00:08.463Z The festival creates an exceptionally competitive atmosphere as the groups compete to be the first to capture the deer and return to the durbar, or gathering of elders. The deer hunters 2011-05-26T09:56:10Z On New Year’s day 1903 the coronation was proclaimed in India at a magnificent durbar at Delhi. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" 2011-01-19T03:00:19.027Z The envoy could not be received in a public durbar, as the previous ambassadors have been, for Sir Robert Napier has now only a small tent of some eight to ten feet square. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z A durbar may be either a council for administering affairs of state, or a purely ceremonial gathering. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z When Colonel Younghusband put the question direct to a head Lama in open durbar, 'Have you news of the Dalai Lama? The Unveiling of Lhasa There is colour in Rajputana and in Southern India, and you can find a whole paletteful of raw tints at any down-country durbar; but the Burmese way of colouring is different. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel Rezon was slain, his subjects transported into captivity, and a great court, like a durbar in modern India, was held in his palace by Tiglath-Pileser. Fresh Light from the Ancient Monuments The lobby itself was crowded to suffocation with an Occidental durbar of barbaric magnificence, the city's supreme manifestation of its religion, the ultimate rite in the worship of the pomps of the flesh. The Destroying Angel In the former sense the native rulers of India in the past, like the amir of Afghanistan to-day, received visitors and conducted business in durbar. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z In the afternoon a durbar was held in Colonel Younghusband's tent, when the Tibetans showed themselves appallingly futile and childish. The Unveiling of Lhasa There he held a magnificent durbar, and then, with the dawn of the new year, proceeded to Lahore. Rulers of India: Akbar How furious the king was when, at the next morning’s durbar, Nur Mahomed appeared before him fresh, alert, and smiling as usual. The Brown Fairy Book Grand durbar at the Maharajah's palace in the evening. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' A durbar is the executive council of a native state. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z Those indented from the Nepal durbar were practically an impressed gang. The Unveiling of Lhasa The Chief Commissioner had, in fact, decided to arrest the jubraj, the maharajah's brother, at the durbar which was fixed for eight o'clock in the morning of March 23, 1891. Noble Deeds of the World's Heroines The Delhi durbar in 1903 honored Edward VII in a degree unsurpassed, but was a greater personal triumph for Viceroy Curzon and his accomplished consort from Chicago. East of Suez Ceylon, India, China and Japan The Nabob was seated in full durbar, with all his officers round him and the evil Lal Moon crouched like a snake beside his ear. Athelstane Ford "Have I not read in the daily press of a grand durbar to be given shortly in honour of Hon'ble Hung Chang?" Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. Colonel Younghusband made the release the occasion of an impressive durbar, in which he addressed a solemn warning to the Tibetans on the sanctity of the British subject. The Unveiling of Lhasa He did not attend the durbar, but sent a message to say that he was too unwell to be present. Noble Deeds of the World's Heroines Other khilats are being prepared in readiness for a durbar to-night, at which the Rajah will confer them upon the councillors offended this morning. The Path to Honour At length the Nabob dismissed us, and we retired from the durbar. Athelstane Ford The durbar was continued day by day until every point had been discussed. The Philippine Islands He sat through every durbar a monument of patience and inflexibility, impassive as one of their own Buddhas. The Unveiling of Lhasa On the occasion of Lord Curzon's Delhi durbar I wrote a prose-paper—at the time of Lord Lytton's it was a poem. My Reminiscences In fact, he had hurried back after his humiliation at the durbar, called for his horse, and ridden forth on a journey with a handful of attendants—to Adamkot, so the servants believed. The Path to Honour To strengthen his hands, Major Lake, the Commissioner, invited Nicholson to a durbar at which the officers of the Kapurthala troops were to be present. John Nicholson The Lion of the Punjaub Having emerged safely from this peril, the great durbar was held, and lasted some hours. The Philippine Islands Judging from a luscious account that Lola gives of a big durbar, to which all the officers and their wives were bidden, these strictures were not unjustifiable. The Magnificent Montez From Courtesan to Convert Is it to be like a durbar at home, when all the rajahs and nawabs come together with their elephants and trains?” Glyn Severn's Schooldays "You had best go into the mess tent, and hold a durbar." At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War His Highness does not eat with his guests, but they are all put up in this building; and during big shoots, durbars, or festive occasions, the house is always full. Ranching, Sport and Travel After our little durbar, the men were dismissed to their lines and I walked back to the Fort. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I A second durbar, held at Simla, was accompanied by much florid imagery, all of which had to be interpreted for the benefit of Lord Auckland. The Magnificent Montez From Courtesan to Convert One day he was holding a durbar of Indian chiefs, and they with their retinues stood drawn up in parade ready to offer homage as he passed along their ranks. King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties His absence from the durbars was put down to illness. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War North of the city is a district where the principal incidents of the siege took place, and there also is the plain devoted to imperial durbars and assemblages. Ranching, Sport and Travel Mr. Hastings, instead of directing his eyes to the durbar, employed his researches in the seraglio. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 08 (of 12) In the bazaars they began to laugh at Umballa and his coronations, or durbars. The Adventures of Kathlyn If my petition gain admission to the durbar of your enlightened auditory, I will return to give them the salaam of health, and inquire into the situation of their affairs.” Flowers from a Persian Garden and Other Papers After the durbar was over, the latter told Harry that he would receive him, privately, at ten o'clock next morning. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War The durbar in an Indian regiment takes the place of the formal orderly-room of a British regiment. The Story of the Guides The Rawal Pindi Durbar Two days later the Amir was publicly received in durbar by the Viceroy, on whose right hand he was placed, while the Duke of Connaught occupied the seat on his left. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief Kathlyn was forced to mount the durbar throne, much as she longed to be off. The Adventures of Kathlyn A state durbar will shortly be held, at which the chiefs of the Afridis will do homage, and submit to the English rule. The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 58, December 16, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls When he entered the durbar hall he saw, seated on the dais, a small group consisting of Clive, Admiral Watson, and two or three subordinate officers. In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India Next comes orderly-room for the adjutants and others; and twice a week durbar. The Story of the Guides When my wife visited the Begum after the durbar, she showed her these curious appendages with great pride, saying she wore them because they were 'English fashion.' Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief "The white queen of Allaha, whom mine own eyes saw crowned at the durbar there!" he murmured. The Adventures of Kathlyn A durbar is, as you no doubt remember, a levee or reception. The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 58, December 16, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls At five o'clock he came into the fort in a gay litter and held a durbar in our Council room, Mir Jafar salaaming before him and making fulsome compliments on his great victory. In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India His recently imbibed liberal notions coincide but little with the cramped ideas of a semi-barbarous durbar. A Journey to Katmandu (the Capital of Napaul), with The Camp of Jung Bahadoor; including A Sketch of the Nepaulese Ambassador at Home This was the first occasion on which ladies were admitted to a durbar, out of compliment to the Begum. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief I have submitted to the farce of this durbar, but that is as far as my patience will go. The Adventures of Kathlyn Some one spoke in Delhi of a durbar in connection with Agra. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East She is never seen out of doors or in her public durbar unveiled. Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official It is necessary that the political agents at the durbars of the native princes should be supposed to have a considerable degree of power. Maxims and Opinions of Field-Marshal His Grace the Duke of Wellington, Selected From His Writings and Speeches During a Public Life of More Than Half a Century Two hundred Talukdars attended Lord Canning's last durbar, and, in reply to his feeling and telling speech, declared their firm determination to do their best to discourage the evil. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief The durbar brought out princes and princelings from east, south and west, and even three or four wild-eyed ameers from the north. The Adventures of Kathlyn A durbar is a very important event in India, but is not eatable. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East The picture of the durbar at Delhi delighted them, especially as they recognised the figures, and learned a little English through them. A Voyage in the 'Sunbeam' Our Home on the Ocean for Eleven Months I received them sitting on my bed in the dormitory, and when they had lighted cigars, of which I always kept a stock, we had a regular durbar. London to Ladysmith via Pretoria On the 26th the Viceroy held a grand durbar for the reception of the Talukdars. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief Usually durbars took months of preparation; this one had been called into existence within ten days. The Adventures of Kathlyn The Political Officer receives him in durbar; and we furnish a Guard of Honour. The Jungle Girl For a year she had seen no larger gathering of her own race than the weekly meetings at the planters' little club in the jungle, with the one exception of a durbar at Jalpaiguri. The Elephant God Here the Company was not satisfied with placing a Resident at the durbar, which was the first step to our assuming the government in that country. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 09 (of 12) A few days later the Viceroy left camp, and proceeded to Lucknow, where he held another durbar for the Talukdars of Oudh. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief Right haughtily before them all The durbar hall he trod, With rubies red his turban gleamed, His feet with pride were shod. Collected Poems 1897 - 1907, by Henry Newbolt I suppose Dermot will be going into the jungle soon to shoot for the pot, as the durbar is next week. The Jungle Girl Those who saw the wonderful screen reproduction of the Indian durbar, several years ago, will realize the possibilities. A Librarian's Open Shelf Being entered, you approach the king's durbar, or royal seat, before which is a small court inclosed with rails, and covered over head with rich semianes, or awnings, to keep away the sun. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08 Immediately after the durbar orders were issued for an early retirement. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief On this occasion, the king ordered Asaph Khan to send for me; who did so, and appointed me to come to the place where the king held his durbar. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time The ceremony took place about 11 o'clock in the morning in a huge marquee or durbar tent, capable of accommodating any number of people, on a site in close proximity to the Ochterlony monument. Recollections of Calcutta for over Half a Century We climbed to the marble court on the roof, where, canopied only by the sky and lighted by the moon, nocturnal durbars were held. A Holiday in the Happy Valley with Pen and Pencil The king comes to his durbar every day between three and four o'clock, when thousands resort to shew their duty, every one taking place according to his rank. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 08 After the durbar, I was shown over the principal school and hospital; both appeared to be well conducted, and evidently no expense was spared upon them. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief In the evening I went to the durbar to wait upon the king, where I met the Persian ambassador with the first muster of his presents. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time And the durbar murmured its applause, and praised and thanked my brother. Driftwood Spars The Stories of a Man, a Boy, a Woman, and Certain Other People Who Strangely Met Upon the Sea of Life The Emperor of India, by the durbar, recognized those racial peculiarities, and not only gratified them but made himself a real personality to the native chiefs instead of an abstract proposition. Modern India Hot-foot southward, forgotten of God, Back to the city ran Wali Dad, Even to Kabul — in full durbar The King held talk with his Chief in War. Verses 1889-1896 The durbar hall, which was filled with men in uniform, was of beautiful proportions, and very handsomely decorated and furnished. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief I went to the durbar, to see if the king would himself speak to me, that I might declare my own offer. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Sahib, I shall never forget the joy of that durbar with Ibrahim the Weeper there, like a trapped rat, in the midst, looking from face to face for mercy. Driftwood Spars The Stories of a Man, a Boy, a Woman, and Certain Other People Who Strangely Met Upon the Sea of Life And the durbar demonstrated the wisdom of those who planned it. Modern India There are three classes of chiefs who form the council or durbar of the king. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 This, its suppression, and the durbar in which he distributed rewards and delivered a speech on the aspect of affairs, have been fully described elsewhere, and need not be repeated by me. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief After some time, the king departed from the window, and we all went to the durbar, to wait his coming out of the inner apartments. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time At length definite terms were agreed to, and a full durbar was arranged for the 11th of the month for their ratification. The Story of the Malakand Field Force An Episode of Frontier War It is within the walls of this fort and among these exquisite palaces that the Imperial durbar was held on the 1st of January, 1903, to proclaim formally the coronation of King Edward VII., Modern India His harassed perplexity came to a crisis on the morning of the 12th October, the day of General Roberts' durbar in the Balla Hissar, which he had been desired to attend. The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 Those of the Chieftains attending this durbar who had shown conspicuous loyalty during the rebellion were not allowed to leave without receiving substantial rewards. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief Before going to the durbar, I had required to be allowed the customs of my own country, which were freely granted. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time The durbar, which had lasted fifteen minutes, was ended by the whole of the tribesmen swearing with uplifted hands to adhere to the terms and keep the peace. The Story of the Malakand Field Force An Episode of Frontier War After the dinner we assembled in Chief Shakes's large block-house and were entertained with lively examples of their dances and amusements, carried on with great spirit, making a very novel barbarous durbar. Travels in Alaska The durbar was closed by an earnest appeal by Sir Donald Stewart to all the sirdars and chiefs that they should put aside their private feuds and unite to support the new Ameer. The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 On the 13th April I held a durbar, at which I received this deputation; all the Sirdars, Chiefs, and maliks of Kabul and many Hazaras being present. Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief At the durbar, I was led directly before the king, at the entrance of an outer rail, where two noble slaves came to conduct me nearer. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Three times a week he holds a "durbar," for the trial of offenders and transaction of general regimental business. Afghanistan and the Anglo-Russian Dispute That oil fed lighthouses of the first order and illuminated viceregal balls and durbars before paraffin and kerosene inundated the earth. Concerning Animals and Other Matters A number of Afghans, armed to the teeth, had gradually formed a circle around the informal durbar. The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 We found the chief busy with a durbar he was holding under a large chinar tree, and discussing the plan of attack on Kunater Fort. Memoir of William Watts McNair The place in which the durbar is held is a great court, to which all sorts of people resort. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time In 597 a Ts'u envoy to the Tsin military durbar said: "My prince is not formed for the fine and delicate manners of the Chinese": here is distinct evidence of social if not ethnological cleaving. Ancient China Simplified And all visits of ceremony, durbars, receptions, leave-takings, and public functions of the like kind are brought to an august close by the distribution of pan supari. Concerning Animals and Other Matters They hoisted the national flag; Pottinger became once again the high-handed 'political,' and ordered the local chiefs to come to his durbar and receive dresses of honour. The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 Dusky shapes flitted about, busied in the infinitesimal occupations of Indian servitors, but no graceful woman form could be seen in the witching gardens where a Rajah might have fitly held a durbar. A Fascinating Traitor An Anglo-Indian Story At night I went to the durbar to observe the Persian ambassador, whom I found standing in his place, but often removed and set lower, as the great men came in. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time They were present at Ts'u's first durbar in 538 B.C., and are mentioned as barbarians still resisting Chinese methods so late as A.D. Ancient China Simplified If I had it I would have a durbar every day, instead of once or twice a year. Following the Equator, Part 5 The ceremony of recognition was enacted in a great durbar tent within the Sherpur cantonment on the afternoon of July 22d. The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 That was especially aggravating because it had reached his ears that the Princess Yasmini intended to ride veiled in the procession, and to sit beside her husband in the durbar hall unveiled. Guns of the Gods Accordingly, one day at the durbar, the king called Asaph Khan before him, and asked when he had seen his charge? A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time The orthodox Duke of Sung, dressed in his little brief authority as Protector, had the temerity to "send for" the ruler of Ts'u to attend his first durbar. Ancient China Simplified The old palace would still be great if there were nothing of it but the spacious and lofty hall where the durbars are held. Following the Equator, Part 5 When the time came, Sunni had concluded that he also must go to the durbar. The Story of Sonny Sahib Inside the durbar hall Gungadhura sat alone for just so long as it took the sound of the closing door to die away. Guns of the Gods A high caste male elephant in its gold trappings, with head-piece and forehead lap equally embroidered, and large silver bells suspended from its tusks, is a magnificent object during the display attending a durbar. Wild Beasts and Their Ways, Reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa and America — Volume 1 The marches, durbars, and gigantic canal works, undertaken by the barbarous King of Wu, as described in Chapter XXI., prove this in the case of one country. Ancient China Simplified After this we repaired to the kotwallee again, and, getting a pair of slippers in exchange for our boots, descended to the durbar and mingled with the crowd. Diary of a Pedestrian in Cashmere and Thibet He heard talk of the Maharajah's visit and of the durbar, and he revolved that too. The Story of Sonny Sahib And inside the durbar hall there was surely never such a splendid scene in history—such a sea of turbans—such glittering of jewels—such a peacocking and swaggering and proud bearing of ancient names! Guns of the Gods How furious the king was when, at the next morning's durbar, Nur Mahomed appeared before him fresh, alert and smiling as usual. The Brown Fairy Book The result was that the King unceremoniously took his would-be protector into custody at the durbar, and put in a claim to be Protector himself. Ancient China Simplified But this wedding had gone off so particularly well—"quite like a durbar" in the opinion of Lady Edser, and she thoroughly agreed with her. Howards End Three years later, at a grand durbar, the Minister descended from heaven on a white horse, and shot the King dead before the eyes of all. Religions of Ancient China Gungadhura received them at last, seated, in the official durbar room. Guns of the Gods As a supreme effort, the Bhao, whose outward bearing at durbar had been gallant and dignified, had despatched a short note to our Pandit, who gives the exact text. Fall of the Moghul Empire of Hindustan We send our own man—photographic artist—to his State, and he photograph the Chief and his arab, the Chief and his Prime Minister, the Chief in his durbar, palace, gardens, stables—everything. The Pool in the Desert The durbar floor was of polished teak, and all the columns that supported the high roof were of the same wood, carved with fantastic patterns. Guns of the Gods Then Samson's horses took fright at Akbar's trumpeting, he getting out of the carriage at the durbar door only in the nick to time. Guns of the Gods A short flight of steps from the center of it led to the durbar floor below. Guns of the Gods I'm not afraid of snakes—except them Scotch plaid ones that come o' brandy on top o' royal durbars! Guns of the Gods |
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