Jaintia Rajbari — Attraction in Jaintiapur Upazila

Jaintapur is famous for the ruins of the megalith (huge stone pattern of prehistoric times). Due to the geological structure of the region, it was independent for a long time and was well known as the state of Jaintapur. Thus the region has been mentioned in epics, mythology and Tantric literature. However, information from local legends, folklore and copperplates shows that Jaintapur came under the kingdom of Kamarupa in about 7th / 8th century and later it came under the rule of Chandra and Varman rulers. After the fall of the Varmans, Jaintapur was again ruled by the Dev dynasty for some time. Jayanti was the daughter of Jayant Roy, the last ruler of the Dev dynasty. His daughter was married to Landoar, a son of a Khasi tribal chief. From this marital source the state of Jaintapur came under the rule of Khasias around 1500 AD. The state of Jaintapur was ruled independently by the Khasi kings until it was annexed by the...

A historical site that captures the splendor of the Jaintia Kingdom is Jaintia Rajbari, which is situated in Jaintiapur, Sylhet. Despite its charm, the palace's ruins are not well-maintained by the Archaeological Department. This once-majestic edifice is in a degraded state due to overgrown vegetation and improper preservation efforts. An interesting archeological element is provided by the neighboring megaliths, which are prehistoric stone structures believed to have served ceremonial functions. But they are also overlooked, with nothing being done to preserve or highlight their importance. Due to poor maintenance, the site's potential as a cultural and tourism destination is still neglected despite its picturesque surroundings and rich history. Jaintia Rajbari might become a heritage site that is well-preserved and genuinely commemorates its legacy with the right restoration and...

অতি প্রাচীণকালে বর্তমান জৈন্তাপুর সমতলভূমির অবস্থান ছিলো পানির নিচে যা বিশাল জলজ অঞ্চলের অংশ ছিলো বলে ঐতিহাসিকগণের ধারণা। পানির এই মহাসমারোহের কারণেই হয়তো এই অঞ্চলটি সিলেটের মূল ভূখণ্ড হতে বিচ্ছিন্ন ছিলো আর অর্জন করেছিলো বিশাল এক সময় ধরে স্বাধীন থাকার গৌরব। এই রাজ্যেরই নাম ছিলো জৈন্তাপুর। জৈন্তা সরকারি উচ্চ বিদ্যালয় প্রায় ২০০ বছরের ইতিহাস নিয়ে দাঁড়িয়ে আছে এ জনপদে। প্রত্নতাত্ত্বিক ভাবেও এ জনপদ বেশ সমৃদ্ধ।

প্রতি সপ্তাহে রোববার ও বুধবার সাপ্তাহিক হাট বাজার দিন। এ জনপদের সকল মানুষ এখানে তাদের দৈনন্দিন প্রয়োজনীয় কেনাকাটা সহ অন্যান্য কাজ সম্পন্ন করে থাকেন। নিত্যকার জরুরী সকল জিনিসপত্র এখানে সহজলভ্য।

Historians believe that in ancient times the present Jaintapur plain was under water which was part of a vast aquatic region. Perhaps it was because of this great procession of water that the region was isolated from the mainland of Sylhet and gained the glory of being independent for a long time. The name of this state was Jaintapur. Jainta Government High School has a history of almost 200 years in this district. Archaeologically, this town is quite rich.

Give weekly haat bazaar on Sunday and Wednesday every week. All the people of this town do other work including their daily shopping here. All the daily necessities are readily...