Jeypore Palace

Jeypore Palace is the former royal residence of the Maharajas of Jeypore located in Jeypore town, Koraput district, southern Odisha. Built in the 19th century as the seat of the historic Jeypore Estate, once the largest zamindari in the Madras Presidency, the palace exhibits a blend of colonial and traditional Odishan architectural elements. Though still partly occupied by the royal family, its exterior, durbar hall and heritage character make it a notable landmark of the region.

Visitors can expect to view the exterior of a historic royal palace set within Jeypore town. The complex includes the main palace building with colonial-influenced architecture, arched verandas, and a former durbar hall. The palace remains partly a private residence, so interior access is limited and generally requires permission. Visitors can observe the heritage facade, surrounding grounds, and experience the historical atmosphere of the former princely estate from the outside.

Jeypore Palace was the residence of the Maharajas of Jeypore, a princely estate founded in 1648 when Veer Vikram Dev I shifted the capital from Nandapur to Jeypore. The Jeypore Estate became the largest zamindari estate in the former Madras Presidency. The present palace complex was developed in the 19th century under the Suryavanshi dynasty, who claim descent from the Eastern Ganga dynasty, and served as the administrative and royal seat of the estate.

The palace represents the royal heritage and cultural identity of southern Odisha and the former Jeypore kingdom. It is associated with local traditions, Dussehra celebrations historically patronized by the royal family, and the architectural heritage of the Koraput region.