Dighapatia Rajbari is one of those Jamidar Bari (Landlord's House) in Bangladesh that is embellished with the regalia of Jamidars (Landlord). Mr. Abdul Monem Khan made it 'Dighapatia Governor House' on 24th July, 1967. Later, after the country's independence, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman adjudged the Dighapatia Governor House as Uttara Gonobhaban on 9th February, 1972.
Here the king's reigned upto their 7th generation but afterwards the abolishment of Zamindari system left them no choice but to leave the Rajbari. This enormously grandeur building with lakes and trees was built on one twenty five bighas of land. At first sight, the huge clock on top of the gate seemed just like a replica of the ‘Big Ben’ in London. Recalling those days and the power of kings can easily make people delirious to go back in the past. On each side of the palace there are two beautiful sculpture of a beautiful woman. Two life size statue of armored knights guarding the main entrance can feels like they’re still alive, guarding the palace with sleepless eyes. All the nine bedrooms, once were full with people from king to his guests, now adorned with all its beauty but bereft of its occupant.
The marble stone bathrooms resembles the luxury of a Jamidar. A big stone-made bathtub is kept in the veranda for visitors to take a look. History says that Raja Daya Ram was the first king and his last descendant was Raja Pratibhanath Roy. As like most other Rajbari as for entertainment this one also has a dance room where, once many dancers performed with the musical instruments to entertain the kings and their royal guests. Needless to say, the room is very spacious and accommodated with couches so that the Rajas could comfortably rest and enjoy the performance.
To ones utter astonishment there is an upside down fan, the inverse form of today's table fan blades of which is pointing downward. Although it was rare at this region at that period to have a kerosene fueled machine but it surprisingly was ornating the palace. A dining room with two green color candle stands bulging from the ceiling and most importantly the royal court room. Here the Kings symposium over different matters with the royal members of the court used to take place. The Kings chair symbolizes great power and authority over the countrymen, a destined ruler.
The Kings kinsfolk may not be present by now but the vestige of their presence reverberate through human minds creating an everlasting impression.
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