1. A royal court or official assembly in India or South Asia, especially during the Mughal or British colonial period.
Usage: Also spelled 'durbar'; Historical/cultural term; Often capitalized when referring to a specific historical event
2. A formal reception or state ceremony held by a ruler or viceroy.
Usage: Historical context; British colonial India

Examples

• The viceroy held a grand darbar to celebrate the jubilee.
• Nobles and dignitaries gathered at the darbar to pay their respects.
• The maharaja's darbar was known for its elaborate ceremonies and pageantry.
• During the British Raj, darbars were important occasions for displaying imperial authority.
• The historical records describe the splendor of the Mughal darbar.