Bardhaman Rajbati

Bardhaman Rajbati is the former palace of the Bardhaman Raj family located in Bardhaman city, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. Built in the late 19th to early 20th century during the reign of Maharaja Bijay Chand Mahatab, it exhibits Indo-European architectural style with extensive gardens and ornate facades. Since 1960 it houses the administrative offices of the University of Burdwan and remains a prominent heritage landmark of the town.

Visitors can expect to see the grand exterior of the former royal palace set within landscaped gardens and open grounds. The complex features European-influenced architecture with arched verandas, columns and decorative facades. As the building now functions as the University of Burdwan administrative headquarters, interior access is restricted to official areas, but the outer premises, gardens and gateways can be viewed. The surroundings are calm and institutional with university activity.

Bardhaman Rajbati was the palace of the Bardhaman Raj zamindari, one of the largest zamindaris in Bengal. The present palace complex was developed in the late 19th and early 20th century, notably under Maharaja Bijay Chand Mahatab (reigned 1887-1941). After the abolition of zamindari, the palace was handed over in 1960 to establish the University of Burdwan, which continues to use it as its administrative headquarters.

The Rajbati is a symbol of the cultural and architectural heritage of Bardhaman and the legacy of the Bardhaman Raj family. It represents the Indo-European palace architecture patronized by Bengal zamindars during the British period and remains a central cultural landmark associated with the educational heritage of the University of Burdwan.