Array
(
[0] => Array
(
[name] => Panam Rajbari
[post_id] => 11576
[post_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/bn/places/panam-rajbari/
[thumb_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SAM_01811-240x300.jpg
[post_content] =>
Poddar bari, or according to the local people, the "Panam Rajbari". This is a bit eastern side to the panam city. If someone wants to visit the place, then there is no way except passing through the panam city. This is currently a private property, and there is a picnic spot inside the boundary of the place. The owner of the place used to live at the newly built building beside the old one. But the old one is still empty.
After getting permission you can easily enter the area. Its not known when the building was actually built. But from the structure, and the design, it appears that it was built by some rich merchant during the 1900 AD. The structure and the design is almost identical to the Sonargaon Folk art and craft Museum. Inside the building, the yard is identical to the museum building of sonargaon.
The building comprises of numerous number of rooms. And interestingly you can move from one room to another one easily. There is no window at the rooms, and also no doors, most of those are taken down, or stolen, or something else. Since its a bit darker inside the building, its a hideout for the bats. When camera flashed, we have seen several bats were flying and making noisy sound. Also there nest of other birds which are making continuum sound, but we bet you won't feel bored by those. Those are really nice to hear. So if you are at sonargaon, please don't leave the place by only visiting the panam city. It will worth if you visit the place.
)
[1] => Array
(
[name] => {:en}Mohera Zamindar Bari{:}{:bn}মহেরা জমিদার বাড়ী{:}
[post_id] => 5309
[post_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/bn/places/mohera-zamindar-bari/
[thumb_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Ananda-Lodge-Mohera-Jomidar-Bari-13-300x225.jpg
[post_content] => {:en}
It is not sure but people believed that they have started their Zamindari somewhere around 1890. First Zamindar (জমিদার) was Kalichoron Shaha (কালিচরণ সাহা). Beside their Land Lordship, they have conducted trading related to Jute and Salt. They were the owner of huge land properties from different part of Bangladesh. During country division and war, most of them moved into India. Only very few are living at Tangail. Their attractive edifices are now become a tourist spot. Since they were rich, people says they have built those building before establishing their Zamindari (জমিদারী). Mohera Zamindar Bari has several main buildings. Each of those are presented below with short description.
Chowdhury Lodge (চৌধুরী লজ): After entering the Zamindar mansion premise through the main gate, Choudhury Lodge is the first building that you'll find. It’s a pink colored building having Roman/Greek styled pillars at the front side. The rich ornate building is having corrugated at the roof from inside.
Its a two stored building having a garden in front of it. This building is beautiful from the back side too. There is a playground for the kids available there.
Ananda Lodge (আনন্দ লজ): In my opinion, Ananda lodge is the most stylish building from the entire premise. This building has a touch of white and blue. It has eight columns in front of the building.
Most attractive part of the building is the small hanging balcony at second floor. It seems like someone like Juliet used to pass her afternoon there. This building has a lovely garden at front side.
Moharaj Lodge (মহারাজ লজ): This is a pink colored building having byzantine design. Similar to other buildings it has 6 columns at the front side. The stair in front of the building has a curved railing which just increased its beauty.
Similar to other buildings it is a two storied building having a garden at front. Behind the garden has a tennis court. The Moharaj Lodge and the Ananda Lodge are adjoining.
Kalichoron Lodge (কালিচরণ লজ): This building is built during the last portion of the Jomidari Era. Thats why this one is looking different than other three. It is having more rooms compare to any others from the premise.
Architecture of the building is somewhat similar to the colonial era buildings. The shape of the building is like the letter 'U' in English alphabet. During the noon-afternoon, you'll find a play of light and shadow for that shape from the inside of the building.
Other Edifices (অন্যান্য ভবন): Beside the attractive arhitectured buildings, the Zomidar premise has other buildings named as Kachari Bhobon(কাচারী ভবন), Nayeb Bhobon(নায়েব ভবন), Rani Bhobon(রানী মহল), etc. Also you'll find several large ponds around the premise. Those are named as Bishaka Shagor, Poshra Shagor, etc.
1. Kachari Bhobon(কাচারী ভবন)
2. Nayeb Bhobon(নায়েব ভবন)
{:}{:bn}
নিশ্চিত হওয়া না গেলেও স্থানীয়রা বিশ্বাস করেন যে এই অঞ্চলে জমিদারী প্রথার আরম্ভ হয়েছিল ১৮৯০ সালের দিকে। কালীচরণ সাহা ছিলেন এখানকার প্রথম জমিদার। এখানকার জমিদাররা বাংলাদেশের বিভিন্ন প্রান্তে বিপুল পরিমান ভুসম্পত্তির মালিক ছিল এবং জমিদারী করার পাশাপাশি তাঁরা এখানে পাট ও লবনের ব্যাবসাও করত। দেশ বিভাগ এবং স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধের সময় বেশীরভাগ জমিদার ভারতে চলে যান তবে টাঙ্গাইলে কিছু জমিদার এখনও বাস করছে। তাঁদের আকর্ষণীয় প্রাসাদগুলো বর্তমানে পর্যটন স্পটে পরিনত হয়েছে। যেহেতো জমিদারেরা ধনী ছিলেন তাই স্থানীয়রা মনে করেন এসব জমিদারবাড়ি জমিদারী প্রথা চালু হওয়ার পূর্বেই নির্মাণ করা হয়েছিল।
মহেরা জমিদার বাড়িতে কয়েকটি ভবন রয়েছে। নিম্নে এসব ভবনের বর্ণনা প্রদান করা হলঃ
চৌধুরী লজঃ মূল ফটক দিয়ে জমিদারবাড়ির সীমানায় প্রবেশ করলে সর্বপ্রথম চৌধুরী লজ আপনার চোখে পরবে। গোলাপি রঙের এই ভবনের সামনের দিকে রোমানশৈলীতে নির্মিত পিলার রয়েছে। চমৎকার নকশাখচিত এই ভবনের ভেতরের ছাদটি ঢেউ খেলানো। দোতলা এই ভবনের সামনে বাগান রয়েছে এবং শিশুদের খেলার মাঠ রয়েছে। এছাড়া ভবনের পেছনদিকটাও বেশ দৃষ্টিনন্দন।
আনন্দ লজঃ আনন্দ লজকে বলা যেতে পারে এই জমিদার বাড়ির সবচেয়ে আকর্ষণীয় ভবন। সাদা ও নীল রঙের ছোঁয়াসমৃদ্ধ ভবনটির সামনে আটটি কলাম রয়েছে। এই ভবনের সবচেয়ে আকর্ষণীয় দিক হল তিন তলার ঝুলন্ত বারান্দা। এছাড়া আনন্দ লজের সামনে একটি চমৎকার বাগান রয়েছে।
মহারাজ লজঃ বাইজেনটাইন শৈলীতে নির্মিত এই গোলাপি ভবনের সামনে ৬ টি কলাম রয়েছে। মহারাজ লজের সামনের সিঁড়ির বাঁকানো রেলিংটি ভবনের সৌন্দর্য বহুগুনে বৃদ্ধি করেছে। অন্যান্য ভবনের মত মহারাজ লজের সামনেও একটি বাগান আছে। ভবনের পেছনে একটি টেনিস কোর্ট আছে।
কালীচরণ লজঃ জমিদারীর শেষ পর্যায়ে নির্মিত হওয়ায় এই ভবনটি দেখতে অন্যান্য তিনটি ভবন থেকে আলাদা। অন্যান্য ভবনগুলোর চেয়ে কালীচরণ লজে কক্ষের সংখ্যাও বেশি। ইংরেজি ‘ইউ’ অক্ষরের আকারের এই ভবনটির স্থাপত্যশৈলী ইংরেজ আমলের অন্যান্য ভবনের মতই। কালীচরণ লজের এই আকারের জন্য বিকালবেলা ভবনের ভেতর থেকে চমৎকার আলো আধারির খেলা দেখা যায়।
অন্যান্য ভবনসমূহঃ উপরোক্ত আকর্ষণীয় স্থাপত্যশৈলীর ভবনগুলো ছাড়াও জমিদারবাড়ির সীমানায় রয়েছে বেশকিছু ভবন যেমনঃ কাচারি ভবন, নায়েব ভবন রানী মহল ইত্যাদি। এছাড়া এখানে বেশকিছু পুকুর আছে যেমনঃ বিশাকা সাগর, পশরা সাগর ইত্যাদি।
{:}
)
[2] => Array
(
[name] => {:en}Palace Of Queen Mainamati{:}{:bn}রানী ময়নামতির প্রাসাদ{:}
[post_id] => 1369
[post_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/bn/places/palace-of-queen-mainamati/
[thumb_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/moynamoti-ranir-biharpalace2-300x225.jpg
[post_content] => {:en}
Locally the place is known as Moynamoti Ranir Kuthi or Moynamoti Ranir Banglo. According to Bengali textbook, the name is Moynamoti Ranir Bihar.
Mainamati’s Palace Mound is the largest and highest mound in the northern extremity of the ridge near Mainamati village, just east of Brahmanbaria road. The Gumti River, identified with the ancient river Ksiroda, has now shifted a few hundred yards to the east, but once flowed along its eastern edge, partly washing its northern and southern foot as well. Its old silted up bed is still very clearly traceable.
The site has been traditionally associated with the legendary Chandra Queen, Mainamati, mother of the last known Chandra King, Govinda Chandra, and is popularly regarded to have been the last seat of that dynasty.
Limited excavations here for a season or two have uncovered part of a massive defense wall round different parts of the site, probably a citadel, and the corner of a substantial structure, probably a palace at the center of the site. Scholars widely regard it as the center of Devaparvata, the capital of Samatata.
Written by-[M Harunur Rashid]
{:}{:bn}
স্থানীয়ভাবে এই রাজপ্রাসাদটি ময়নামতি রানীরকুঠি এবং ময়নামতি রানীর বাংলো নামেও পরিচিত। তবে, পাঠ্যবইয়ে এই প্রাসাদটির নাম হল ময়নামতি রানীর বিহার।
{:}
)
[3] => Array
(
[name] => Tajhat Zamindar Palace
[post_id] => 1923
[post_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/bn/places/tajhat-zamindar-palace/
[thumb_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_50442-300x225.jpg
[post_content] =>
Few of the attractions in Bangladesh are as stately, large and beautiful as the Tajhat Zamindar Palace. This historical palace was built near the beginning of the 20th century. It is situated roughly three kilometers south east of Rangpur’s city center and currently serves as a museum for the public.
The front of this impressive edifice is about 76 meters long and two stories high. A ribbed conical dome supported by a tall octagonal neck is located in the center of the roof and crowns the palace. These are just some of the extraordinary features that continue to attract visitors from around the world to this small corner of the globe. The incredible architectural skill that went into the building and design of this 100-year-old palace is truly something special and visitors often find themselves stunned by the craftsmanship that is found in this amazing structure. It is hard to believe that all this, and the surrounding city, all started as a simple bit of trade involving hats.
Sometime during the 18th century a man by the name of Manna Lal Roy traveled from Punjab in India as a cap or hat merchant.There was a massive cap bazaar where trade was regularly conducted about half a kilometer southwest of Mahiganj and this was where he set up shop. The area was known appropriately as taj (cap) hat (bazaar) and the name has always stuck. Manna Lal Roy was a shrewd businessman who managed to amass quite a bit of wealth through his cap sales. In fact he became so rich that he was able to loan many of the viceroys in the region money during the famine of 1770-1790. This gave him immense power and influence and eventually led to him becoming the founder of the Tajhat dynasty. In the 1900s, one of his indirect heirs, GobindaLal Roy, became the last viceroy and Raja of Tajhat. GobindaLal Roy was the most educated viceroy to ever take his position and under his authority Tajhat flourished. It is thought that the Tajhat Palace was built under his rule.
There are a number of features of the palace that testify to the incredible wealth of the Lal Roy viceroy. Apart from the building’s immense size, the wide stairs that climb to the second story on the front of the building are made of marble. Beautiful pictures can be found on doors and windows.
)
)
