Tajhat Palace
Rajshahi
Tajhat Palace, located on the outskirts of Rangpur city in Bangladesh, is a magnificent early 20th-century palace built by Maharaja Kumar Gopal Lal Roy. The palace features a grand two-story structure with a 76-meter frontage facing east and is crowned by a ribbed conical dome supported by slender semi-Corinthian columns. Its imposing white marble staircase leads visitors to a large central hall and numerous apartments arranged in a 'U' shape. Originally embellished with classical Roman sculptures, the palace's architecture blends European classical elements with local influences. Since 2005, the palace has housed the Rangpur Museum, showcasing valuable artifacts such as 10th–11th century terracotta pieces, Sanskrit and Arabic manuscripts including copies of the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and a Quran attributed to Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The museum also displays black stone Hindu carvings mainly depicting the deity Vishnu. Photography is prohibited inside the museum, preserving the integrity of its historic collections. Tajhat Palace stands as a protected monument recognized for its outstanding architectural and cultural significance.
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Astuce: Visitors should consider visiting during daylight hours to fully appreciate the palace's architecture and museum exhibits. It is advisable to check opening hours in advance and purchase tickets at the site, as pre-booking options may be limited. Photography inside the museum is not permitted, so plan accordingly. Discounts may be available for students or groups. The best time to visit is during the cooler months to avoid the heat and humidity of the region.
Faits intéressants
- •The palace's grand staircase is paved with imported white marble, showcasing the opulence of its design.
- •The palace was once used as a branch of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh from 1984 to 1991.
- •The Rangpur Museum inside the palace holds manuscripts attributed to Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
- •Original classical Roman sculptures that adorned the balustrades are now missing.
- •The palace layout is in a 'U' shape with a large hall measuring over 18 by 13 meters.
- •Photography is prohibited inside the museum to protect the artifacts.
Histoire
Tajhat Palace was constructed in the early 20th century by Maharaja Kumar Gopal Lal Roy, from whom the palace's name is believed to derive, inspired by his jeweled crown (Taj).
Between 1984 and 1991, the palace served as a branch of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.
In 1995, it was declared a protected monument by the Department of Archaeology.
Recognizing its architectural value, the government relocated the Rangpur Museum to the palace's upper floor in 2005, preserving its cultural legacy.
Guide du lieu
Grand Marble Staircaseearly 20th century
An imposing broad staircase paved with imported white marble leads from the entrance to the upper floor, originally adorned with classical Roman sculptures on the balustrades.
Central Hallearly 20th century
A large hall measuring more than 18 by 13 meters located beyond the entrance, serving as a focal point of the ground floor layout.
Rangpur Museum Exhibits
Located on the second floor, the museum displays 10th–11th century terracotta artifacts, Sanskrit and Arabic manuscripts including copies of the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and a Quran attributed to Emperor Aurangzeb, as well as black stone Hindu carvings mainly depicting Vishnu.
Dome and Corinthian Columnsearly 20th century
The palace is crowned by a ribbed conical dome with an octagonal neck supported by slender semi-Corinthian columns, with Corinthian columns supporting the balcony roof above the central porch.
Contact
Téléphone: 01550-412630