Puthia Rajbari

 palace, mansion / manor house / villa

Puthia an upazila in Rajshahi district. Puthia zamindari (Rajbari) created by the Mughals in the early 17th century is one of the oldest estates of Bengal.

Nilambar received the title of Raja from Emperor jahangir (1605-1627 AD). A partition of the estate took place in 1744 when the eldest son received a 51/2-anna share while the three others received 31/2-anna each. The Puthia Raj estate maintained its existence till the abolition of the zamindari system under the East Pakistan Estate Acquisition Act of 1950.

The two-storied Puthia Rajbari, which is a notable structure in the area faces a four-storeyed large pyramidal dol mancha on the north, across an open ground and presents an imposing frontage.

The extensive area of the estate, enclosed within a moat, has a number of elegant temples- the Pancharatna Govinda Temple, Jagaddhatri Temple on the west and the large Shiva Temple at the entrance of the estate.

The derelict Puthia palace is now in a state of progressive disintegration.