Legacy of Colonial Feudal Architecture in the perspective of Teota Zamindar Palace

Abstract: Architecture of Bangladesh has been evolved throughout the ages of ambitious external influences with the indigenous ingredients of the deltaic culture and climate. In this long evolutionary process, a new architectural style and construction technology was introduced in the concepts and continuity of the architecture of Bengal in colonial period. The western allied Bengal Feudal lord/ Zamindar along with the upper class society patronized the colonial practices and flourished a new architectural style in their living units. This new Architecture has distinct aesthetic value and considered as a rich evidence of permanent residential construction all over the country in vast numbers. Though comprising of distinct architectural style and a fusion of external and local cultures, these structures have been poorly addressed in the study of architectural history and heritage. This paper is an attempt to make a comprehensive study of context, socio-cultural aspects and the architectural development of this particular house form with a case study to test the findings. 

Key Word: Colonial Architecture, Zamindar Palaces, Hose-form.