Kunjaban Palace

Kunjaban Palace is a heritage palace located on a small hillock in the Kunjaban area of Agartala, Tripura. Built in 1917 by Maharaja Birendra Kishore Debbarma of the Manikya dynasty, it is noted for its simple architecture, lush green surroundings and association with poet Rabindranath Tagore who stayed here in 1926. Now serving as the official residence of the Governor of Tripura (Raj Bhavan), it remains an important historical landmark of the city.

Visitors can expect to view the exterior of Kunjaban Palace from outside the Raj Bhavan complex, set on a green hillock with well-maintained gardens and tree-lined surroundings. The palace is a functioning official residence and is not open for interior tourism, so access is restricted to the outer perimeter. Visitors can observe its colonial-influenced architecture, landscaped lawns and the tranquil hilltop setting, and learn about its historical connection to the Manikya rulers and Rabindranath Tagore.

Kunjaban Palace was constructed in 1917 by Maharaja Birendra Kishore Debbarma, ruler of the princely state of Tripura under the Manikya dynasty. It was built as a retreat on a hillock north of Agartala. Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore stayed at the palace as a guest of the Maharaja during his visit in 1926. After the merger of Tripura with India, the palace was converted into the official residence of the Governor of Tripura and is now known as Raj Bhavan.

The palace is culturally significant for its association with the Manikya dynasty's royal heritage and with Rabindranath Tagore, who had close ties with the Tripura royal family. It reflects the cultural patronage of the Tripura rulers and remains a symbol of Agartala's royal history and literary connections.