Thiba Palace
Thiba Palace
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Saurav2075
Pune, India481 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
This place is enshrined in history and i rather liked the palace & grounds than the artrfacts kept in a few rooms. The main exhibits are in the 1st floor, and the stairs are quite steep. There are historical commentary in the main rooms which help visitors understand the significance of the palace. The death place of King Thibaw is not here though, but a few kms away at Shivajinagar.
Written January 5, 2020
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Akshay Sharma
New Delhi, India11,054 contributions
Aug 2022
This is an old palace of king of Burma with half of the palace closed due to poor conditions. The balance half open has a few artefacts and statues of goddesses and saints not connected in any way with this palace. It is advisable to take snaps from outside the palace and avoid entering the same.
Written August 18, 2022
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ChaiTra
6 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
The architecture of the palace is interesting. It looks more like a colonial palacios bungalow. Part of it is used by the museum officials as their office. Photography is not allowed inside the building which is very ridiculous since there’s nothing which is unique or exceptional that has to be protected from duplication.
There are very few artefacts in the museum and half of them are very recent (20th c).
But despite these limitations, this place deserves at least one visit if you are in Ratnagiri. It helps to understand the spread and breadth British colonialism.
There are very few artefacts in the museum and half of them are very recent (20th c).
But despite these limitations, this place deserves at least one visit if you are in Ratnagiri. It helps to understand the spread and breadth British colonialism.
Written December 4, 2023
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Swapnil_kale11
Mumbai, India28 contributions
May 2014 • Family
Accessibility : In the heart of the city; very much accessible.
Time : Weekdays 10 am - 5 pm.
Entry Fee : Rs 3/- for and adult and Rs1/- for child.
Information boards: Available in Marathi and English
Thiba palace was built by the then King of Burma when he was captured by the British.
Sprawling on 27 acres, the palace now also bears the office of Archeological Society of India (ASI). ASI has kept several stone sculptures found near Sangameshwar for display. Some
sculptures include Lord Vishnu, Lakshmi, Brahma, Saraswati and Shiva. There are some ancient pot for display as well. The best part is that these sculptures are not enclosed in any glass cases hence the visitor can touch these sculptures and get a good feel as well.
The staircase and the roof, pillars are made of wood.The balcony offers a good view of the surrounding green area The second room displays the mirror, throne of the king.
The palace also hoist some music event in the month of December.
Overall Verdict : Certainly worth a watch; ASI sculptures are icing on the cake. :)
Time : Weekdays 10 am - 5 pm.
Entry Fee : Rs 3/- for and adult and Rs1/- for child.
Information boards: Available in Marathi and English
Thiba palace was built by the then King of Burma when he was captured by the British.
Sprawling on 27 acres, the palace now also bears the office of Archeological Society of India (ASI). ASI has kept several stone sculptures found near Sangameshwar for display. Some
sculptures include Lord Vishnu, Lakshmi, Brahma, Saraswati and Shiva. There are some ancient pot for display as well. The best part is that these sculptures are not enclosed in any glass cases hence the visitor can touch these sculptures and get a good feel as well.
The staircase and the roof, pillars are made of wood.The balcony offers a good view of the surrounding green area The second room displays the mirror, throne of the king.
The palace also hoist some music event in the month of December.
Overall Verdict : Certainly worth a watch; ASI sculptures are icing on the cake. :)
Written May 19, 2014
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Mitul S
44 contributions
Nov 2014 • Business
This palace is now in dilapidated condition. Its not been kept properly. Once should be visited to see life of a king in exile.
Written December 23, 2014
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Kanchan521962
Mumbai, India60 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
One of the major attractions of Ratnagiri city situated on a small hillock. There is also a best sunset point from here. One can have a panoramic view of Someshwar creek, Bhatye bridge to pawas and Arabian sea. This palace was used for keeping the King Thibaw, last king of Burma (now Myanmar) under house arrest. Thibaw ruled the Burma for 6 years.
Burma was partitioned from India in 1935. British took over the Burma kingdom and arrested king Thibaw. To keep him far away from his kingdom i.e. Burma he was kept under house arrest at Ratnagiri. Though the king was under British rule, he was given legal rights and was treated with the state honors. King died at the age of 58 in Ratnagiri. His grand-grand daughter Tity was the last living heir of the king . She got married to a local resident Shankarrao Pawar.
The palace is a beautifully constructed three storied structure with sloping roofs. Semi-circular wooden windows with beautiful curving are the main attraction of this structure. On the first floor one dancing hall with a fully marble tiles floor is in the palace. One Buddha idol is installed at the back side of the palace. This idol was brought to India by king Thibaw. Presently the palace is maintained by archaeological depth. The plans are a foot to convert the palace in to museum and providing tourist accommodation there. Thibaw palace is best situated on a hillock and panoramic view from this point is most enchanting. This is a point worth – visiting for Ratnagiri tourist.
Burma was partitioned from India in 1935. British took over the Burma kingdom and arrested king Thibaw. To keep him far away from his kingdom i.e. Burma he was kept under house arrest at Ratnagiri. Though the king was under British rule, he was given legal rights and was treated with the state honors. King died at the age of 58 in Ratnagiri. His grand-grand daughter Tity was the last living heir of the king . She got married to a local resident Shankarrao Pawar.
The palace is a beautifully constructed three storied structure with sloping roofs. Semi-circular wooden windows with beautiful curving are the main attraction of this structure. On the first floor one dancing hall with a fully marble tiles floor is in the palace. One Buddha idol is installed at the back side of the palace. This idol was brought to India by king Thibaw. Presently the palace is maintained by archaeological depth. The plans are a foot to convert the palace in to museum and providing tourist accommodation there. Thibaw palace is best situated on a hillock and panoramic view from this point is most enchanting. This is a point worth – visiting for Ratnagiri tourist.
Written May 25, 2014
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Pradeep717
Mumbai, India214 contributions
Feb 2014 • Family
Thibaw Palace is a residence where Thibaw Min, the last king of the Konbaung Dynasty of Burma (now Myanmar) was kept in exile by the british. Built of laterite and lava rock in a 20 acres compound, it’s a must visit for those interested in history. It is similar to the viceroy palaces and residencies built by the British at various locations in India.
With a three rupee entry ticket, only a small portion of the palace is open to the visitors, where some articles used by the king are kept. Also there's a large portrait and a wooden plaque listed with his achievements and contributions while ruling Burma.
A part of the palace is converted into a small museum. Here a few archeological artifacts obtained from locations near Ratnagiri are kept for display.
With a three rupee entry ticket, only a small portion of the palace is open to the visitors, where some articles used by the king are kept. Also there's a large portrait and a wooden plaque listed with his achievements and contributions while ruling Burma.
A part of the palace is converted into a small museum. Here a few archeological artifacts obtained from locations near Ratnagiri are kept for display.
Written February 14, 2014
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Kunal K
Pune, India19 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
Thiba palace known for historical reason where Burma King live in exile. This was under renovation & quite a portion was closed. Avoid visiting at lunch time 1-1.30 pm as it is closed. It is very close to Thibaw point, so can have a quick look around.
Written January 28, 2015
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Azy S
Mumbai, India142 contributions
Feb 2014 • Family
Thiba palace was the home of the king of bhutan when he was in exile. Mut have been a magnificent place once but it isnt well maintained now. Still its an excellent palace now made into a museum. Try to go with ur own vehicle as its a bit out of the way n lonely too.
Written December 23, 2014
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nilaseventy
pattukkoottai,tamilnadu state925 contributions
Dec 2013 • Couples
King Thibaw Min was the last monarch of Burma - now Myanmar . When he ascended the throne , part of Burma-, the lower Burma- had already been annexed by the British. He called on his countrymen to liberate lower Burma, and on this pretext, the British waged the 3rd Anglo-Burmese war in 1895 and made him abdicate the throne. The royal family was abducted and taken out of the palace in a covered carriage to a steamer in the river Irawathy and exiled to india in 1895. First stationed in Madras and later shifted to Ratnagiri. When the palace was completed in 1911 , the royal family was shifted there. 5 years later the king passed away in the palace in 1916.For a time ,Veer Savarkar, the Indian freedom fighter too was imprisoned here by the British.
T he,palace is an imposing structure in traditional Burmese style of architecture . A red- brick building on a vast property ,constructed with teak wood( from Burma,) sloping roofs, with semicircular wooden windows,, the whole building appears imposing from a distance ,but on closer looks appears to be falling apiece due to poor maintenance , now maintained by the archeological dept. Part of the first floor alone at the back is open to public, a few huge halls housing some tablets and memorabilia of the royal family, and some statues not related to the royal family. It is sad to see the dilapidated condition of the once majestic palace. The garden
looks desolate and bare of plants and greenery.
Reading the histories of both India and Burma under the British raj, one is struck by the irony that the last Burmese Monarch Thibaw Min died in exile in Ratnagiri,India, while the last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur shah Zafar languished to death in Rangoon, Burma.
T he,palace is an imposing structure in traditional Burmese style of architecture . A red- brick building on a vast property ,constructed with teak wood( from Burma,) sloping roofs, with semicircular wooden windows,, the whole building appears imposing from a distance ,but on closer looks appears to be falling apiece due to poor maintenance , now maintained by the archeological dept. Part of the first floor alone at the back is open to public, a few huge halls housing some tablets and memorabilia of the royal family, and some statues not related to the royal family. It is sad to see the dilapidated condition of the once majestic palace. The garden
looks desolate and bare of plants and greenery.
Reading the histories of both India and Burma under the British raj, one is struck by the irony that the last Burmese Monarch Thibaw Min died in exile in Ratnagiri,India, while the last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur shah Zafar languished to death in Rangoon, Burma.
Written February 4, 2014
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