Istana Nurul Iman: World's Largest Palace

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The Istana Nurul Iman Palace, located near Brunei's capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, is the world's largest residential palace

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It has its name registered in Guinness World Records and boasts 1,788 rooms, 257 bathrooms and 44 staircases made of 38 kinds of marble

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PM Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Brunei, met Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at the Istana Nurul Iman Palace, Brunei King's official residence

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Istana Nurul Iman, translating to "Palace of the Light of Faith," was commissioned by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in 1981

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The construction, costing approximately $1.4 billion, was completed by 1984

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The structure spans a mammoth 2,00,000 square meters, making it the largest residential palace in the world

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It has 1,788 rooms, including 257 bathrooms, and features a banquet hall capable of hosting 5,000 guests

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The palace also has parking space for 110 cars, an air-conditioned stable for 200 polo ponies, five swimming pools, and a mosque that can accommodate 1,500 worshippers

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The grand white exterior of the palace is complemented by golden domes, including a central dome studded with 22-carat gold

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