Rajpat
Overview
- •Ruins of the palace of Khen rulers dated to the 14th-15th century CE.
- •Excavations have surfaced many artefacts.
Highlights
- Ruins of the palace of Khen rulers dated to the 14th-15th century CE.
- Excavations have surfaced many artefacts.
- It is said that a sage had cursed the palace, which made it slowly go down the surface.
- Rajpat or Kamtapur Fort is an archaeological site in present-day Gosanimari in the Dinhata I CD block in the Dinhata subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in West Bengal, India.
Dress Code
Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.
Facilities
Website: https://www.asikolkata.in/kochbihar.aspx
Darshan Guide
- •Visiting hours: Daily 8AM-6PM.
History
- •The site was originally a fortified settlement belonging to the 10th-11th century Kamarupa Pala era.
- •The area was settled by the late 14th century as evident from the coin of Ghiyasuddin Azam Shah who invaded Kamata kingdom at the end of the 14th century.
- •Later, the Khen dynasty replaced the weak rulers of the Kamata kingdom in the middle of the 15th century.
- •There were only three Khen rulers.
Travel Tips
- Open Daily 8AM-6PM.
- Tickets:
Things to Do
Visit Rajpat
FlexibleRuins of the palace of Khen rulers dated to the 14th-15th century CE. Excavations have surfaced many artefacts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ruins of the palace of Khen rulers dated to the 14th-15th century CE. Excavations have surfaced many artefacts.
Rajpat is open Daily 8AM-6PM. Timings can change, so confirm locally before visiting.
Address: Gosanimari. It is about 12.2 km from central Dinhata.
The most comfortable months are January, February, November and December; June is the hottest, with highs around 32°C.
Quick Information
Best Time
October to March
Timings
Daily 8AM-6PM
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