He took a seat which was reserved for royal nobles, not meant for common invitees. 
hi tʊk ʌ sit wɪtʃ wɑz ɹɪzɜ˞vd fɔɹ ɹɔɪʌl noʊbʌlz, nɑt mɛnt fɔɹ kɑmʌn ɪnvaɪtiz. 
 Indian's speech is delivered at a moderate pace with a monotone tone, in a quiet environment with almost no background noise and a slightly distant echo.