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{{short description|Palace in Jhargram district, West Bengal, India}}
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|location_town= [[Jhargram]], [[West Bengal]]
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|style= [[Italianate architecture|Italian]] and [[Islamic architecture|Islamic]]
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The '''Jhargram Raj Palace''' is the current residence of the Malla Deb Royal family. Situated in [[Jhargram district]], [[West Bengal]], it is a structure combining the [[Italian design|Italian]] and [[Bengali architecture]] model. About 10 rooms plus three dormitories on the ground floor have been converted into a Heritage Hotel run by the family.<ref>{{cite news |title=Royal retreats: Jhargram Palace/ Midnapore |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080705/jsp/personaltt/story_9503606.jsp |publisher=The Telegraph |date=July 5, 2008 |accessdate=Feb 16, 2013}}</ref>
The '''Jhargram Raj Palace''' is the current residence of the Malla Deb royal family. Situated in [[Jhargram district]], [[West Bengal]]. About 14 rooms on the ground floor have been converted into a Heritage Hotel run by the family.<ref>{{cite news |title=Royal retreats: Jhargram Palace/ Midnapore |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080705/jsp/personaltt/story_9503606.jsp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080920012322/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080705/jsp/personaltt/story_9503606.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 September 2008 |newspaper=The Telegraph |date=5 July 2008 |accessdate=16 February 2013}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
[[Jhargram Raj]] was founded around 1592 AD by Sarveshwar Singh who along with his elder brother were Generals under [[Man Singh I |Man Singh]] of [[Amer, India|Amer]] and came to conquer Bengal when Emperor Akbar granted Subehdari of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa to Raja Man Singh. Sarveshwar Singh belonged to the [[Chauhan]] clan of Rajputs from [[Fatehpur Sikri]]. He defeated and vanquished the local [[Mal (caste)|Mal]] tribal kings who were ruling the region known as Junglekhand, even today in order to commemorate this victory, every year an idol of Mal Raja is made and slain on [[Vijayadashami]] day.As a reward, Raja Man Singh, granted mansabdari of the entire region of Junglekhand to his victorious generals Sarveshwar Singh Chauhan and his elder brother, under suzerainty and subordination as a tributary vassal state to the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He named his capital Jhargram which means a village surrounded by deep forests, hence the rulers of Jhargram assumed the title “Malla Deb”.<ref>[http://www.royalfamilyofindia.com/jhargram/ Royal Families of India]</ref><br>
[[Jhargram Raj]] was founded around 1592 AD by Sarveshwar Singh who along with his elder brother who were Generals under [[Man Singh I |Man Singh]] of [[Amer, India|Amer]] and came to conquer Bengal when Emperor Akbar granted Subehdari of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa to Raja Man Singh.{{fact|date=March 2019}} Sarveshwar Singh belonged to the [[Chauhan dynasty|Chauhan]] clan of Rajputs from [[Fatehpur Sikri]]. He defeated and vanquished the local [[Mal (caste)|Mal]] tribal kings who were ruling the region known as Junglekhand, even today in order to commemorate this victory, every year an idol of Mal Raja is made and slain on [[Vijayadashami]] day.{{fact|date=March 2019}} As a reward, Raja Man Singh, granted ''mansabdari'' of the entire region of Junglekhand to his victorious generals Sarveshwar Singh Chauhan and his elder brother, under suzerainty and subordination as a tributary vassal state to the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He named his capital Jhargram which means 'a village surrounded by deep forests', hence the rulers of Jhargram assumed the title "Malla Deb".<ref>[http://www.royalfamilyofindia.com/jhargram/ Royal Families of India]</ref><br>
In 1799, the ruler of Jhargram, revolted against the [[East India Company]] along with rulers of Bishnupur and others and the revolt was termed as Chuar Mutiny. The ruler was forced to surrender and the status Jhargram kingdom made to a Zamindari estate under the British authority. The kingdom had 8 sardars under the system and one Sub Zamindar of Beliaberah.<ref>[http://members.iinet.net.au/~royalty/ips/j/jhargram.html Indian Princely States]</ref>
In 1799, the ruler of Jhargram, revolted against the [[East India Company]] along with rulers of Bishnupur and others and the revolt was termed as Chuar Mutiny. The ruler was forced to surrender and the status Jhargram kingdom made to a Zamindari estate under the British authority. The kingdom had eight sardars under the system and one Sub Zamindar of Beliaberah.<ref>[http://members.iinet.net.au/~royalty/ips/j/jhargram.html Indian Princely States]</ref>
<br>The royal family ruled their dominions and estates from Jhargram Palace.The kingdom had its golden era during the reign of Raja [[Narasingha Malla Deb]], under the guidance of his mentor and Dewan Rai Bahadur Debendra Mohan Bhattacharya, he developed Jhargram town into a modern planned township and commissioned the new Palace in 1931 which is one of the finest example of [[Indo Saracenic]] architecture in Eastern India and spread over 30 acres.
<br>The royal family ruled their dominions and estates from Jhargram Palace. The kingdom had its golden era during the reign of Raja [[Narasingha Malla Deb]], under the guidance of his mentor and Dewan Rai Bahadur Debendra Mohan Bhattacharya, he developed Jhargram town into a modern planned township and commissioned the new Palace in 1931 which is one of the finest example of [[Indo Saracenic]] architecture in Eastern India and spread over 30 acres.
<ref>{{cite news |title=JhargramEstate|url=https://cbkwgl.wordpress.com/2014/05/19/jhargram-estate/ |publisher=WordPress.com |date=May 19, 2014|accessdate=December 1, 2014}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news |title=JhargramEstate|url=https://cbkwgl.wordpress.com/2014/05/19/jhargram-estate/ |publisher=WordPress.com |date=19 May 2014|accessdate=1 December 2014}}</ref>


==Architecture==
==Architecture==
The Main Building is impressive. The Jhargram Raj Palace is an opulent [[Italianate]] structure, set in carefully laid lawns and gardens. The Palace was restructured in 1931 CE, by the [[Calcutta Improvement Trust]] during the reign of Raja [[Narasingha Malla Deb]] Bahadur. In the Palace campus, so evocative of a regal lifestyle, the past comes alive.<ref>{{cite news |title=Top Heritage Hotel in India|url=http://coveringindia.com/top-heritage-hotel-in-india/ |publisher=Covering India |date=January 27, 2015 |accessdate=September 16, 2015}}</ref>
The Main Building is impressive. The Jhargram Raj Palace is an opulent [[Italianate]] structure, set in carefully laid lawns and gardens. The Palace was restructured in 1931 CE, by the [[Calcutta Improvement Trust]] during the reign of Raja [[Narasingha Malla Deb]] Bahadur. In the Palace campus, so evocative of a regal lifestyle, the past comes alive.<ref>{{cite news |title=Top Heritage Hotel in India|url=http://coveringindia.com/top-heritage-hotel-in-india/ |publisher=Covering India |date=27 January 2015 |accessdate=16 September 2015}}</ref>


The Palatial Guest House is a part of the Jhargram Raj Palace it has been a host to several dignitaries right from its inception some of the dignitaries who have officially stayed in this building as per the records are .
The Palatial Guest House is a part of the Jhargram Raj Palace it has been a host to several dignitaries right from its inception some of the dignitaries who have officially stayed in this building as per the records are:
*[[Lord Willingdon]],the [[United Kingdom|British]] [[Viceroy]] of India;
*[[Lord Willingdon]], the [[United Kingdom|British]] [[Viceroy]] of India;
*[[John Herbert (Conservative politician)|Sir John Arthur Herbert]], the [[Governor]] of [[Bengal]];
*[[John Herbert (Conservative politician)|Sir John Arthur Herbert]], the [[Governor]] of [[Bengal]];
*[[Richard Casey, Baron Casey|Lord Richard Casey]], the Governor of Bengal;
*[[Richard Casey, Baron Casey|Lord Richard Casey]], the Governor of Bengal;
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*[[Saiyid Nurul Hasan]];
*[[Saiyid Nurul Hasan]];
*[[Pranab Mukherjee]];
*[[Pranab Mukherjee]];
*[[Mamata Banerjee]]<ref>[http://www.jhargrampalace.com/about.php/Honored guests of the Royal family]</ref>
*[[Mamata Banerjee]].


==Heritage Cottages for tourists==
==Heritage tourism==
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The proprietors of Jhargram Palace have developed a hotel and other tourism infrastructures in and around the palace which is boosting tourism in West Bengal.<ref>{{cite news |title= How heritage projects in locations like Jhargram Palace are boosting tourism in West Bengal|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/services/travel/how-heritage-projects-in-locations-like-jhargram-palace-are-boosting-tourism-in-west-bengal/articleshow/51221753.cms |publisher=Economic Times |date=2 March 2016|accessdate=4 May 2017}}</ref>
Jhargram Palace has set up a new [[joint venture]] with [[ West Bengal Tourism]] to develop tourism infrastructure in the Raj estate campus.The heritage resort will comprise 15 twin cottages that will face two water bodies .There will be 30 rooms in all, a central dining hall-cum-cafeteria,conference room,museum,open green lawns,boating and a lily pool.
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The equal venture will be called '''Jhargram Palace Heritage Tourism Project''' and intends to become an expertise to develop tourism infrastructure in the state.The work will do a complete hand holding, visualization and implementation of the project in three phases.<ref>{{cite news |title= How heritage projects in locations like Jhargram Palace are boosting tourism in West Bengal|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/services/travel/how-heritage-projects-in-locations-like-jhargram-palace-are-boosting-tourism-in-west-bengal/articleshow/51221753.cms |publisher=Economic Times |date=March 2, 2016|accessdate=May 4, 2017}}</ref>


==Transport==
==Transport==
Jhargram lies on [[AH46]] which is a part of the [[Asian Highway Network]]. For local transportation bus, taxi, minibus, cycle-rikshaws, and autos are available. Jhargram is also connected by train to nearest big city like Kolkata, Tatanagar and Ranchi.<br/>
Jhargram lies on [[AH46]] which is a part of the [[Asian Highway Network]]. For local transportation bus, taxi, minibus, cycle-rikshaws, and autos are available. Jhargram is also connected by train to nearest big city like Kolkata, Tatanagar and Ranchi.<br/>
The nearest airport is [[Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport]] of [[Kolkata Airport|Kolkata]] 155 km (by train) and 169 km (by road- [[AH46]]).[[Sonari Airport]] of [[Jamshedpur]] is located at a distance 96 km by train.[[Ranchi Airport|Birsa Munda Airport]] of [[Ranchi]] is located at a distance of 233 km (by road- NH-33) and 258 km (by train).
The nearest airport is [[Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport]] of [[Kolkata Airport|Kolkata]] 155 km (by train) and 169 km (by road- [[AH46]]).[[Sonari Airport]] of [[Jamshedpur]] is located at a distance 96 km by train. [[Ranchi Airport|Birsa Munda Airport]] of [[Ranchi]] is located at a distance of 233 km (by road- NH-33) and 258 km (by train).


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Heritage hotels in India]]
[[Category:Heritage hotels in India]]
[[Category:Hotels in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Hotels in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Paschim Medinipur district]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Jhargram district]]
[[Category:Royal residences in India]]
[[Category:Royal residences in India]]
[[Category:Italianate architecture in India]]

Revision as of 13:55, 13 February 2024

Jhargram Palace
Raj Palace(or Rajbari)
General information
Architectural styleItalian
Town or cityJhargram, West Bengal
LandIndien
Design and construction
Architect(s)Late Khytish Chandra Biswas, the then Chief Valuer of Calcutta Improvement Trust
Website
http://www.jhargrampalace.com

The Jhargram Raj Palace is the current residence of the Malla Deb royal family. Situated in Jhargram district, West Bengal. About 14 rooms on the ground floor have been converted into a Heritage Hotel run by the family.[1]

History

Jhargram Raj was founded around 1592 AD by Sarveshwar Singh who along with his elder brother who were Generals under Man Singh of Amer and came to conquer Bengal when Emperor Akbar granted Subehdari of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa to Raja Man Singh.[citation needed] Sarveshwar Singh belonged to the Chauhan clan of Rajputs from Fatehpur Sikri. He defeated and vanquished the local Mal tribal kings who were ruling the region known as Junglekhand, even today in order to commemorate this victory, every year an idol of Mal Raja is made and slain on Vijayadashami day.[citation needed] As a reward, Raja Man Singh, granted mansabdari of the entire region of Junglekhand to his victorious generals Sarveshwar Singh Chauhan and his elder brother, under suzerainty and subordination as a tributary vassal state to the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He named his capital Jhargram which means 'a village surrounded by deep forests', hence the rulers of Jhargram assumed the title "Malla Deb".[2]
In 1799, the ruler of Jhargram, revolted against the East India Company along with rulers of Bishnupur and others and the revolt was termed as Chuar Mutiny. The ruler was forced to surrender and the status Jhargram kingdom made to a Zamindari estate under the British authority. The kingdom had eight sardars under the system and one Sub Zamindar of Beliaberah.[3]
The royal family ruled their dominions and estates from Jhargram Palace. The kingdom had its golden era during the reign of Raja Narasingha Malla Deb, under the guidance of his mentor and Dewan Rai Bahadur Debendra Mohan Bhattacharya, he developed Jhargram town into a modern planned township and commissioned the new Palace in 1931 which is one of the finest example of Indo Saracenic architecture in Eastern India and spread over 30 acres. [4]

Architecture

The Main Building is impressive. The Jhargram Raj Palace is an opulent Italianate structure, set in carefully laid lawns and gardens. The Palace was restructured in 1931 CE, by the Calcutta Improvement Trust during the reign of Raja Narasingha Malla Deb Bahadur. In the Palace campus, so evocative of a regal lifestyle, the past comes alive.[5]

The Palatial Guest House is a part of the Jhargram Raj Palace it has been a host to several dignitaries right from its inception some of the dignitaries who have officially stayed in this building as per the records are:

Heritage tourism

The proprietors of Jhargram Palace have developed a hotel and other tourism infrastructures in and around the palace which is boosting tourism in West Bengal.[7]

Transport

Jhargram lies on AH46 which is a part of the Asian Highway Network. For local transportation bus, taxi, minibus, cycle-rikshaws, and autos are available. Jhargram is also connected by train to nearest big city like Kolkata, Tatanagar and Ranchi.
The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport of Kolkata 155 km (by train) and 169 km (by road- AH46).Sonari Airport of Jamshedpur is located at a distance 96 km by train. Birsa Munda Airport of Ranchi is located at a distance of 233 km (by road- NH-33) and 258 km (by train).

See also

References

  1. ^ "Royal retreats: Jhargram Palace/ Midnapore". The Telegraph. 5 July 2008. Archived from the original on 20 September 2008. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
  2. ^ Royal Families of India
  3. ^ Indian Princely States
  4. ^ "JhargramEstate". WordPress.com. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  5. ^ "Top Heritage Hotel in India". Covering India. 27 January 2015. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  6. ^ guests of the Royal family
  7. ^ "How heritage projects in locations like Jhargram Palace are boosting tourism in West Bengal". Economic Times. 2 March 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
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