Manaholi Rajbari: From Robber's Den to Noble Estate – South Dinajpur's 200-Year-Old Tourist Gem

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Manaholi Rajbari: From Dacoit Den to Aristocratic Landmark, 200 Years of History

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News18•27-02-2026, 18:35

Manaholi Rajbari: From Dacoit Den to Aristocratic Landmark, 200 Years of History

•Manaholi Rajbari in Dakshin Dinajpur, a 200-year-old palace, stands as a testament to ancient Indian history and landlord families.
•The 'Manaholi Copper Plate' found here reveals King Madanpal's donation of the village to a Brahmin for reciting the Mahabharata.
•Around 1890, Tarachand Bandyopadhyay established his zamindari in Manaholi, transforming a dacoit-infested jungle into a thriving estate.
•He initiated Durga Puja in the landlord's house and brought dacoits into mainstream society, a puja now celebrated publicly.
•Despite the zamindari system's demise, the dilapidated palace remains a significant tourist attraction and a draw for history enthusiasts.

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