Question

Who purchased lowther castle in 1888 allahabad congress session?

Answer 1

Answer:

Lowther Castle (also known as Darbhanga Castle) was the residential building of the then Maharaja of Darbhanga, Maharaja Lakshmeshwar Singh. He purchased a large property known as Lowther Castle and allowed Indian National Congress to hold its convention there. This property was renamed as Darbhanga Castle.

Again, in the year 1892, the annual convention of Indian National Congress was held in Darbhanga Castle.The annual convention of Congress of 1892 was held on 28 December 1892 at the extensive grounds of Darbhanga Castle, now known as Darbhanga Colony.

It was later donated to Government of India after independence and Darbhanga House was constructed