Tripura raj bari

  Rajbari Ujjayanta Palace in Agartala, Tripura, India is  a former royal palace that is now a state museum :     History: Built between 1899 and 1901 by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya, the palace was the seat of the Tripura royal family until India's independence.  The Tripura government purchased the palace from the royal family in 1972-73.     Architecture: The palace is a two-story mansion with a mixed style of architecture, including three high domes, the central one being 86 feet high.  The palace is surrounded by Mughal gardens, pools, and fountains.     Features: The palace is known for its tile floors, curved wooden ceiling, and beautifully crafted doors.  The Chinese room ceiling was crafted by artisans brought from China.     Museum: The palace is now a state museum that showcases the lifestyle, arts, culture, tradition, and crafts of communities in northeast India.  It also features many stone sculptures o...