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{{Infobox building
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|name = Raj Bhavan, Darjeeling
|name = Raj Bhavan, Darjeeling
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|image = Raj Bhavan - Darjeeling.jpg
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|image_size = 280 px
|caption = Front [[façade]] of the Raj Bhavan
|building_type = Summer residence
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|start_date = 1877
|start_date = 1877
|completion_date= 1879
|completion_date= 1879
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|owner = [[Government of West Bengal]]
|owner = [[Government of West Bengal]]
|management =
|management =
|references = [http://rajbhavankolkata.nic.in/html/darjeelingbkgd.html Rajbhavan Darjeeling]
|references = [http://rajbhavankolkata.nic.in/html/darjeelingbkgd.html Raj Bhavan, Darjeeling]
}}
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The '''Raj Bhavan''' ([[translation]]: ''Government House'') at [[Darjeeling]] is the Summer residence for the [[Governor of West Bengal]], It is located in the city of [[Darjeeling]], [[West Bengal]].
The '''Raj Bhavan''' ([[Translation]]: ''Government House'') at [[Darjeeling]] is the summer residence for the [[Governor of West Bengal]]. It is located in the city of [[Darjeeling]], [[West Bengal]].


==History==
==History==
Raj Bhavan used to be the Government House in the [[British Raj]] era. It was served as the summer residence of [[Governor General of India|Governor Generals of India]] . The permanent residence of the [[Governor General of India|Governor General]] was [[Raj Bhavan (West Bengal)|Government House]] in [[Calcutta]]. However, during the hot summer time, the [[Governor General of India|Governor General]] shifted his residence to [[Darjeeling]], along with the whole office.
Raj Bhavan used to be the Governor's House during the [[British Raj|British era]]. It was served as the summer residence of the [[List of governors of Bengal Presidency|Governors of Bengal]]. The permanent residence of the Governor was at the [[Belvedere Estate]] in [[Kolkata|Calcutta]]. However, during the hot summer time, the Governor used to shift his residence to [[Darjeeling]], along with the whole office.


The Government House building was purchased in 1877 from the [[Maharaja]] of [[Cooch Behar]].
The Governor's House building was purchased in 1877 from the [[Nripendra Narayan|Maharaja]] of [[Cooch Behar State|Cooch-Behar]].


Even now, the [[Governor of West Bengal]] spends two weeks every summer in the Raj Bhavan in [[Darjeeling]].
Even now, the [[List of governors of West Bengal|Governor of West Bengal]] spends two weeks every summer at the Raj Bhavan in [[Darjeeling]].

==Picture Gallery==
===Present photos===
<gallery class="center">
RB Darjeeling.jpg|Raj Bhavan from outside
RB Darjeeling (1).jpg|Raj Bhavan Cottage
RB Darjeeling (2).jpg|Raj Bhavan Villa Side
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
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*{{Official website|http://rajbhavankolkata.nic.in/html/darjeelingbkgd.html}}
*{{Official website|http://rajbhavankolkata.nic.in/html/darjeelingbkgd.html}}
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{{Raj Bhavan}}
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[[Category:Governors' houses in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Governors' houses in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Government buildings in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Government buildings in West Bengal]]
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Latest revision as of 13:40, 30 September 2024

Raj Bhavan, Darjeeling
Front façade of the Raj Bhavan
Map
General information
TypeSummer residence
Coordinates27°03′05″N 88°15′49″E / 27.051444°N 88.263474°E / 27.051444; 88.263474
Construction started1877
Completed1879
OwnerGovernment of West Bengal
References
Raj Bhavan, Darjeeling

The Raj Bhavan (Translation: Government House) at Darjeeling is the summer residence for the Governor of West Bengal. It is located in the city of Darjeeling, West Bengal.

History

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Raj Bhavan used to be the Governor's House during the British era. It was served as the summer residence of the Governors of Bengal. The permanent residence of the Governor was at the Belvedere Estate in Calcutta. However, during the hot summer time, the Governor used to shift his residence to Darjeeling, along with the whole office.

The Governor's House building was purchased in 1877 from the Maharaja of Cooch-Behar.

Even now, the Governor of West Bengal spends two weeks every summer at the Raj Bhavan in Darjeeling.

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Present photos

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References

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