Natore Rajbari is one of the oldest rajbaris in Bnagladesh which was the residence and seat of the Rajshahi Raj family of Zamindasrs. Famous queen Rani Bhabani lived here and after the death of her husband.
The entire building surrounded by ponds and lined by centuries-old shady trees which is actually a series of seven rajbaris, four of which remain largely intact. The complex lost it’s sheen in 19th century. Rajbari at Natore occupying a huge area of 50.42 acres of land and it is enclosed within two rings of defensive moats-one within the other. There were several buildings in this Rajbari and the main palace block, is now used as the Deputy Commissioner’s office which faces a large open lawn to the south. The principal one faces a pond and is one of the most beautifully proportioned buildings in Bangladesh, although its cavernous central hall is now in a complete shambles. Entry is restricted, but peering through the broken window slats is allowed. There are several large ponds which are a couple of Hindu temples, one dedicated to Kali and another to Shiva.
Natore Rajbari is on the northern edge of town. From the bus stand, one can walk to it in about half an hour or take a rickshaw.
Natore Rajbari
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