Hi my dear fellow local guides! Today I’m introducing you our Natore Zilla. Which is situated Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh.
I’m standing in front of Natore Rajbari with the national flag of Bangladesh
Natore Rajbari:
Natore Rajbari was a prominent royal palace in Natore, Bangladesh. It was the residence and seat of the Rajshahi Raj family of zamindars. The famous queen Rani Bhabani lived here and after the death of her husband, expanded both the estate and the palace. The first palace or Rajbari at Natore was built by Raja Ramjivan. The palace was surrounded by two sets of moats which are still extant. After the division of the estate a separate palace was built for the junior branch of the dynasty. Many of the original buildings were destroyed by the earthquake of 1897 and subsequently rebuilt or replaced.
Dighapatia Rajbari (Uttora Gonovob)
Dighapatia Rajbari:
Dighapatia Raj (sometimes called Dighapatia Raj Paribar literally Dighapatia Royal Family) was a zamindari in present-day Rajshahi, which was ruled by this dynasty of 7 generations of Rajas from early 18th century till the mid-20th century; when the democratic government took power after the end of the British Monarchy’s rule in India, in 1950, the East Pakistan government abolished aristocracies and the zamindari system in present-day Bangladesh. The family was seated at the Dighapatia Palace. The family contributed largely to the development in education, infrastructure and culture of Rajshahi and North Bengal. They were especially famous for their generosity and public spirit. The Rajas built the Varendra Research Museum among other institutions of culture and education. The Rajas of Dighapatia were seated at the Dighapatia Palace. They received Maharaja title and Rai titles of honour from the Mughal Empire such as Raja, Maharaja and Raja Bahadur and other titles from the British Crown, such as the Indian Orders of Knighthood.
The interesting things are now it is known as Uttora Gonovobon. Our nations father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman changes the name of Dighapatia Rajbari to Uttora Gonovobon on 9th February, 1972.
Front Gate of Digjapatia Rajbari
How to go?
At first go to the Natore City from anywhere in Bangladesh. Then call a Tomtom and tell him where you want to go.
Google Maps:
A few days ago I visited Rajshahi and create this list. Hope it will be helpful for you.
List Name: Explore The Beauty of Rajshahi
PS: I searched many websites and read books for this information. In Rajbari they sell some books. If anyone wants they can buy from them.
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