Fort and palace, Pirojpur
Rayerkathi Zamindar Bariরায়েরকাঠি জমিদার বাড়ি
- Time needed
- About an hour.
- best months
- Nov–Feb
- Cost
- Free.
An estate founded in the Mughal period at Rayerkathi near Pirojpur town, with old mansions and temples of the zamindar family still standing in the village.
At a glance
- Founded
- Mughal period, under Shah Jahan
About
The estate dates to the reign of Shah Jahan, when the land here was cleared of forest and the family settled; the name Rayerkathi comes from that time. It belonged to the Selimabad pargana, whose revenue the family collected.
Today the old buildings are in mixed repair, with temples among them that still see worship. It is a quiet village visit; ask before entering homes or shrines.
Getting there: A few kilometres from Pirojpur town by auto.
Things to do
- Walk between the mansions and the temples.
Good to know
- Remove shoes at the temples.
