Tajhat Palace
Tajhat Palace, also known as Tajhat Rajbari [lower-alpha 1], is a historic site located in Rangpur, Bangladesh. Currently, it serves as the Rangpur Museum. The palace is positioned about six kilometers southeast of Rangpur city, on the edge of the town.
তাজহাট রাজবাড়ী | |
 Tajhat Palace from front | |
Tajhat Palace from front | |
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| Established | 20th century |
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| Location | Bangladesh, located in Tajhat, Rangpur |
| Coordinates | 25°43′30″N 89°16′49″E / 25.7251°N 89.2804°ECoordinates: 25°43′30″N 89°16′49″E / 25.7251°N 89.2804°E |
| Accreditation | Department of Archaeology (Bangladesh) |
HistoryEdit
Maharaja Kumar Gopal Lal Roy constructed the palace at the start of the 20th century. The name "Tajhat" is believed to have come from the prominent look of his Taj, or jeweled crown. From 1984 to 1991, the palace functioned as a branch of the Rangpur High Court under the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. In 1995, the Department of Archaeology recognized it as a protected monument. Due to its significant architectural importance, the Rangpur Museum was relocated to the second floor of the palace in 2005. The main room at the top of the marble staircase features several display cases showcasing terracotta artifacts from the 10th to 11th centuries. There are also remarkable examples of Sanskrit and Arabic manuscripts, including copies of the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and a Quran linked to the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Additionally, the back rooms contain several black stone carvings of the Hindu deity Vishnu. Photography is not allowed inside the museum.
GalleryEdit
Entrance view
Close Front of Tajhat Palace
Backyard court
Another view
- TajhatCoatofArms.jpg
The Coat of Arms of Maharaja Gopal Lal Roy as depicted on a ground floor French Door window panel
Dome of palace
Brief history of Tajhat palace
Another view
ancient round stairs of Tajhat Palace
200 years ancient wooden door.
wooden stairs of Tajhat Palace
A side of Palace
High ceiling
Front view
Interior
List of family members
Corridor in the ground floor, facing to the back yard.
ReferencesEdit
NotesEdit
- ↑ তাজহাট রাজবাড়ী Tājahāṭa Rājabāṛī ताजहट राजबाड़ी