An official residence is a residence designated by an authority and assigned to an official (such as a head of state , head of government , governor , or other senior figures), and may be the same place where the office holder conducts their work functions or lives.
5-675: The Thanjavur Maratha Palace , known locally as Aranmanai , today is the official residence of the Bhonsle family that ruled Tanjore from 1674 to 1855. It is located in Thanjavur , Tamil Nadu . The Thanjavur Maratha palace was originally constructed by the rulers of Thanjavur Nayak kingdom . After the fall of the Thanjavur Nayak kingdom, it served as the official residence of the Thanjavur Marathas . When most of
10-702: A splendid collection of Chola bronzes. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex. The Chandramouleeswarar temple also is located within the premises. Official residence The provinces of Ontario and Quebec no longer have official residences for their lieutenant governors , but do provide them with accommodations; in
15-622: The Mexico the Palacio de Gobierno , or Government Palace, was the official residence the governor, they are now maintained solely as the relevant governor's offices. Querétaro Former residence Official estates of the Swiss Federal Council : Some mayors in cities with an official mayor's residence choose instead to reside at their private residence, using the official residence for official functions only. This has occurred in
20-677: The Thanjavur Maratha kingdom was annexed by the British Empire in 1799, the Thanjavur Marathas continued to hold sway over the palace and the surrounding fort or walled city . The Bhonsle family continued to hold on to the palace even after the last king, Shivaji of Thanjavur . The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Royal Palace Museum contains
25-622: The case of Ontario, only if necessary. There is a Government House in Regina, Saskatchewan , though it does not serve as a residence, containing only the lieutenant governor 's offices. Alberta also has a Government House , but it is used solely for official entertaining and meetings. French Polynesia The following are official residences maintained by private, nongovernmental institutions: Federal States Brandenburg / Prussia / Imperial / East Germany / Former West Germany Other Presidential Palace * In every state of
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