Museum of Rajas'

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Museum of Rajas', Folk museum in Zindabazar, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

The Museum of Rajas' contains two exhibition halls displaying historical artifacts, photographs, and books related to the Raja family of Sylhet.

The museum occupies the former residence of Dewan Hason Raja Chowdhury, a notable zamindar and mystic poet who lived from 1854 to 1922.

The first gallery features a collection of folk musical instruments, including the Ek Tara, along with memorabilia from traditional Bengali culture.

Located 10 kilometers from Sylhet Osmany International Airport and 5 kilometers from the railway station, visitors can reach the museum by rickshaw or auto-rickshaw.

The museum's inauguration in 2006 involved thousands of participants playing the Ek Tara instrument in a synchronized performance.

Location: Sylhet

Inception: June 30, 2006

Address: Zinda Bazar, Sylhet 3100

GPS coordinates: 24.89492,91.86509

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:33

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