Jhargram Rajbari

Jhargram Rajbari, also known as Jhargram Palace, is a heritage royal palace located in Jhargram town, Jhargram district, West Bengal. Built in 1931 in Indo-Saracenic style by Raja Narasingha Malla Deb of the Malla dynasty, it stands on about 10 acres with Italianate domes and sprawling gardens. Now partially operated as a heritage hotel by the royal family, it is notable for its architecture, royal history dating to 1592, and cultural prominence in Jungle Mahal region.

Visitors can expect a grand Indo-Saracenic palace set within large landscaped gardens and lawns in the centre of Jhargram town. The exterior features domes, arches, and colonnades with Italian and Islamic influences. The grounds are accessible for sightseeing and photography, while the interior remains a private royal residence and heritage hotel. Guests can view the facade, gardens, and outer complex, and heritage hotel guests can experience furnished royal rooms, courtyards and curated heritage displays.

The Jhargram estate was founded around 1592 by Sarveshwar Singh Chauhan, a general of Raja Man Singh of Amer, who was granted the Jungle Mahal territory. The present palace was commissioned in 1931 by Raja Narasingha Malla Deb Bahadur, the then ruler of Jhargram, and built in Indo-Saracenic style at a cost of about Rs. 1 lakh, incorporating Italian architectural elements. It served as the royal residence of the Malla Deb family and remains their home.

Jhargram Rajbari is the cultural centre of the Jungle Mahal region and symbol of the Malla Deb royal heritage. It hosts traditional Durga Puja celebrations and reflects the synthesis of local Bengali and north Indian Rajput traditions. The palace and its heritage hotel preserve royal customs, architecture and hospitality, and is a focal point for cultural tourism in West Bengal's western forest region.