Jeypore City is the oldest and biggest town in the Koraput district. Within this city are the very old Surya & Moti Mahal, and it is only 22 km distance from Koraput town. Earlier known as “Jayapura,” it means “The City of Victory.” History, royalty, power, and culture are all packed in this place. The modern Jeypore town is a perfect example of culture and trade. Jeypore came into existence after the rulers of the Suryavansi dynasty shifted their capital from Nandapur to Jeypore in the mid-17th century.
The modern Jeypore city is one of the busiest trading centers of south Odisha. The palace known as “Moti Mahal,” which presently houses the royal family, is spread over 10 acres of land, and the old palace known as “Surya Mahal” is a testimony to the glorious past of the erstwhile Jeypore kingdom, which came to an end after the abolition of the zamindari system in 1951. The “Moti Mahal” was constructed after 1890, and it is said that it took 11 years to complete. Sardar Mahana Singh of Amritsar in Punjab was the contractor for the palace. However, the “Drawbar Hall” was constructed in the mid-1930s by a Calcutta-based company. Source
- Jeypore is the largest town in the Koraput district and a commercial hub. It is rich in history and is known for its royal heritage and trade importance.
- Koraput and Jeypore are heartlands of Odisha’s tribal belt.
- Mandia Peja (Ragi gruel), Bamboo Chicken, and tribal dishes.
- Tribal Mahua drink is famous in local communities.
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