Ujjayanta Palace

Ujjayanta Palace is the most prominent landmark of Agartala and the defining symbol of Tripura's royal heritage. Built between 1899 and 1901 by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya, the palace is a blend of British, Roman, and Mughal architectural styles. Its name, meaning the Victorious One, was given by Rabindranath Tagore who was a frequent visitor to Tripura. The palace stands in a one square kilometre walled complex surrounded by two ornamental lakes and manicured Mughal-style gardens. The magnificent interior features tiled floors, carved wooden ceilings, a durbar hall, throne room, library, and a Chinese room. The palace served as the state legislative assembly until 2011 and was then converted into the Tripura State Museum, now considered the largest museum in northeast India. The museum houses rare tribal artifacts, epigraphs, coins, sculptures, and exhibits on the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.