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Nestled on the banks of Chilika Lake, Asia's largest brackish water lagoon, the 200-year-old Rambha Palace stands as a silent witness to Odisha's colonial past, royal legacies, and pivotal political movements.
Built in 1792 by British administrator Thomas Snodgrass, then Collector of Ganjam, the palace's construction, overseen by European engineers and local artisans, led to Snodgrass's dismissal for misusing government funds.
Over centuries, it transitioned from British hands to the Khallikote royal family, serving as a political and cultural hub before falling into disrepair. However, in recent years, a meticulous restoratio...