What is the dukes court room in midsummers night dream?

Answer 1

Back in the day, a ruler like a Duke or King was expected to personally judge any legal disputes which came up in his jurisdiction. The Duke or King would "hold court" which is when he would be available to members of the public to receive ambassadors, meet members of the aristocracy and deal with legal complaints. He would do this in what is usually thought of as a throne room, a large room in which the monarch could sit on a throne which would emphasize his status and authority. It is in a room of this kind that Egeus would bring his suit to enforce the law of Athens on his daughter Hermia.