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This palace was built by Zamindar Mahendranath Gaine.
According to people's beliefs, the town was part of the Sundarbans 300 years ago.
India is a place rich in history, ancient lands that have been maintained by the authorities for centuries. One of them is Dhanyakuria town in West Bengal, which is believed to be a place with historical monuments built hundreds of years ago.
Local18 reports on the area's most popular monument, the Gain Garden in Dhanyakuria. According to the information provided, the gate of this historic building still stands and is located on the Taki Road side. To describe the structure of the gate, it has two circular columns on each side, while a curved extension connects the two columns from the middle.
According to belief, the town was part of the Sundarbans 300 years ago and was later settled by certain prominent families. The names of these families are Gaine, Sau and Vallabh. According to the information provided, members of these families traded with the British to build palaces. Most of the historical buildings in Basirhat were built by the Zamindar family of Dhanyakuria.
Members of the families are also credited with building the area's first school and hospital as part of a scheme, Local18 reports. The huge palace of Dhanyakuria was built by Zamindar Mahendranath Gaine. At that time, their jute business was booming. He was doing business with the British in North Parganas 24, so officials of the East India Company visited the place every day. The palace's architecture is inspired by European fortresses, showcasing their culture and traditions.
More information said that the Gaine, Vallabh and Sau families of Dhanyakuria have jointly formed a company. Under its leadership, institutions such as Dhanyakuria High School, several primary schools, Basirhat Town Hall, hospital and post office building were built.
