BIR BIKRAM KISHORE DEBBARMAN

Feb. 10, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Agartala in Tripura unveiled the statue of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala. He also inaugurated the Garjee - Belonia Railway Line.

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Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarman (1908–1947) was the king of Tripura State till 1947 (two years later, in 1949, the state acceded to India).
He played an important role in the development of Tripura:
- Father of modern architecture in Tripura: During his rule the entire planning of present-day Tripura was initiated.
- Pioneer in land reforms: In 1939, he reserved land for the local Tripura tribals. Later, this step was instrumental in the creation of the Tripura autonomous district council.
- Airport development: He built the first airport in Tripura (Agartala airport).