Manthana Palace

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Manthana Zamindar Bari
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Abandoned building on the eastern side of the Zamindar Bari
Alternative namesPirgacha Rajbari
Manthana Rajbari
Devi Chowdhurani's Rajbari
General information
TypeResidence, Temple, Bungalow, Pond
LocationPirgacha Upazila
AddressPirgacha Sadar
Town or cityPirgacha Upazila, Rangpur District
CountryBangladesh
Opened1703–4 CE
OwnerCurrently state-owned (Khas land)
Height
Top floor01-storey, 03 main residential buildings, and 03 temples
Dimensions
Other dimensionsBuilt on 28 acres of land
Technical details
MaterialBrick, Surki, and Rod

Manthana Zamindar Bari or Devi Chowdhurani's House is located in Manthana, Pirgacha Upazila, Rangpur District, Bangladesh, and is now popularly known as Rajbari. It is a historic Zamindar House. [1]

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History

The foundation of this Zamindar house was laid in 1703–4 CE, covering almost 8 acres of land. However, there is an additional 20 acres of land surrounding this house, surrounded by a canal, large ponds, and agricultural land. The founder of this Zamindar house and family was Zamindar Anantaram. Zamindar Anantaram was an employee of the Koch Bihar King and was a Barindri Brahmin. While serving the King of Koch Bihar, he acquired the zamindari of the region. At that time, he was under the rule of the Maharaja of Koch Bihar. Later, in 1711, the Mughal forces attacked Koch Bihar. All the employees and zamindars of Koch Bihar joined the Mughals, and Zamindar Anantaram also sided with the Mughals, continuing to manage the zamindari under Mughal rule. The descendants of Zamindar Anantaram continued to manage this zamindari. His son, Yadendra Narayan, followed by his son, Raghbendra Narayan, and then his son, Narendra Narayan, continued to manage the estate. However, as Zamindar Narendra Narayan died childless, his wife, Joy Durga Devi, took over the management of the estate. She is historically known as Devi Chowdhurani, and her name is recorded in history due to her actions. Despite being a zamindar, she was an active participant in the peasant revolts and anti-British movements. [2]

Architecture

There are three single-story buildings here, along with three temples.

Current Condition

Previously, many palatial buildings existed, but now most of them are destroyed, and many of the buildings have been occupied by squatters. The remaining buildings are in a dilapidated condition, covered with algae and creeping plants. However, several temples and ponds are still present. [3] The main gate of the Zamindar house has collapsed, and it is no longer recognizable as the gate of a Zamindar house. Four large ponds and one canal were excavated around the house, but the ponds are currently under government lease. There are also several agricultural lands around the north-south, west, and east sides of the house, which are now under government lease.

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References

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