Jun 21, 2011

Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarman of Tripura

Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarman is considered the father of modern architecture in Tripura, as the entire planning of present day Tripura was initiated during his rule. He is also considered one of the pioneers in land reforms. In 1939, he reserved land for the local Tripura tribals, which was later helped in the creation of the Tripura autonoumus district council. He also built the first airport in Tripura.

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Source: www.tripura4u.com