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Ujjayanta Palace, Agartala

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The white palace of the former Manikya rulers of Tripura, now the Tripura State Museum.

PalaceAgartala, West Tripura districtBest time to visit: October to March

Highlights

  • Tiled domes, Mughal-style gardens and pools in front of the palace
  • The State Museum's galleries on the history, tribes and crafts of Tripura and the North East
  • Evening light and sound show
  • Nearby Jagannath and Uma Maheshwar temples

Significance

The palace was built around the start of the 20th century under Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya. After Tripura joined India it housed the State Legislative Assembly for many years before becoming a museum.

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