Exploring the influence of architectural elements of Balai Besar Kedah on the Malay traditional architecture

• Main Authors: Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita, Ahmad Kamil, Husna Munirah, Samsudin, Abu Dzar, Ali, Maisarah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), 2018
• Subjects: NA Architecture; NA190 History; Islamic art and architecture
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/70552/1/e%20bangi.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/70552/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Balai Besar Kedah is a royal audience hall built within the complex of Kota Setar Palace. The grand hall has witnessed coronations of The Sultans of Kedah as well as a number of highly ranked social events throughout its existence since the year 1735. The architecture of this majestic structure is p...