Once the royal abode of Maharaja Rahda Kishore Manikya, Ujjayanta Palace is located in the capital city Agartala. He built it in the 19th century by spending 10 lakh rupees. Sprawling over an area of 1 sq km, it is a two storied establishment with lush green gardens. It is a combination of different styles of architecture. It has three beautiful domes, the central one being 86' high. The floor is made attractive with fine tiles, the ceilings is dedicated to magnificent wooden work and the impressively crafted doors show the skill of the then craftsmen. Presently the palace is an Assembly House of Tripura.
The heart of the city of Agartala presents the Ujjayanta Palace, the famous royal house, beautifully carved and sculpted in Indo-Greek style. Constructed by Maharaja RadhakishoreIan Manikaya in 1901 (cost Rs 10 lakh) the palace is nicely located within a huge gardens and adorned with pools and fountains. This three storied monument has three high domes with two large tanks on both side and the fountains (Musical Fountain or Dance of Fountain is a must see) laid out similar to the Mughal gardens. Beautiful lights splash various colours on the building during nights. The interiors are exquisitely created; the innovative flooring, wooden ceiling and minutely worked doors. The castle is being utilised as the Assembly House of Tripura.