This Palace is a historic establishment located in Rangpur, a city in northern Bangladesh. It was built in the early 20th century by Maharaja Gopal Lal Roy, a prominent landowner, and philanthropist of the region.
I have visited this many times as it's located in my hometown. I have some wonderful childhood memories there too. Last month was my recent visit and it was as refreshing as before.
Let me share my experience.
With a small amount of fee, you can visit this 210 feet wide and four stories high building. The inside of the palace is now a museum. And the outside is a kind of park where you can walk around with a token and enjoy the natural beauty.
The palace is an impressive example of Indo-Saracenic architecture, which combines Indian and Islamic elements. It features a mix of domes, turrets, and arches, as well as intricate carvings and ornamental designs. The palace also has a large pond, gardens, and a mosque on its premises.
Its structure is thought to have been inspired by ancient Mughal architecture. The Tajhat Palace is made of red brick, white stone, and limestone. Inside this four-story house, there are innumerable rooms, bathrooms, and guest bedrooms.
The secret staircase is connected to a tunnel that is directly connected to the Ghaghat River. It used to be an escape way in that time. Also, I have heard that this path was for the sweeper who was not allowed to step into the palace. I'm not sure which info is correct.
You will get a lot of information about this palace on the web. What you are seeing in the photos are after many times renovation. When I used to visit this place 15/16 years ago, this looked very old, demolished in a few places. Now it all looks new but some of the old precise designs are lost in this process.
There are so many parts of the palace. The detailing of the wall decoration, the design of the railing, the window, and the staircases are so pretty and amazing.
I would share another post about the architecture and the museum of the palace in another post. Keep in touch.
Have a good day, everyone.