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Cooch behar palace is a two-story brick structure in the classical Italian style that stands as a landmark in the city of Cooch behar, West Bengal, India. Built in 1887 under the patronage of the Maharajah of Koch dynasty, the palace is now a museum. The Cooch behar Palace is renowned for its elegant and grand design. The Palace is a brick structure in the classic Italian style, which stands as a museum in Cooch behar. The two-story Cooch behar palace has a total area of 51.309 square feet and covers an area of 4,766,8 m2. The overall length of the Palace is 395 feet(120 m) and the width is 296 feet(90 m) and the Palace rests on a height of 1.45 m (4 feet 9 inches).