The Enduring Cultural Legacy of the Durbar System in South Asia

Durbar legacy in Balochistan

THE idea of a durbar still fascinates us and connects us to the subcontinent’s past when kings, rajas, maharajas and nawabs held court. The media, mythology, poetry, theatre, books, and cinema have helped shape the popular image of a ruler seated on his throne, with his ministers and courtiers standing before him. Matters of revenue, war, peace and justice were decided in the ruler’s court. Sometimes, the ruler decided on matters of life and death. However, our fascination may fade once we re...

By [email protected] (Muhammad Amir Rana)