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Murshidabad (/ ˈmʊərʃɪdəˌbɑːd /, /- bæd / or / ˈmɜː -/) is a historical city in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located on the eastern bank of the Bhagirathi River, a distributary of the Ganges. It forms part of the Murshidabad district.
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Today Murshidabad has lost its place of glory but continues to draw people with its colourful past and architectural splendour. It is among the most popular weekend getaways in the state. Here is a snippet of travel guide and some tourism insight on Murshidabad.
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- Hazarduari Palace
- Nizamat Imambara
- Wasif Manzil
- Moti Jheel
- Katra Mosque
- Nasirpur Palace
- Kathgola Gardens
- Jahan Kosha
- Jafarganj Cemetery
- Murshidabad District Museum
Credit: Monotosh Built in 1837, Hazarduari Palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Murshidabad. The magnificent palace, which got its name for having a thousand doors, was constructed following the European style of architecture. Apart from the thousand doors, Hazarduari Palace also features 114 rooms and 8 galleries. The three-sto...
Credit: Surjasen The Nizamat Imambara is located quite close to the royal Hazarduari Palace. In 1847 AD, Nawab Nazim Mansoor Ali Khan Feradun Jah built the Imambara after the Siraj-ud-Daulla's Imambara was destroyed by a fire. This is the largest Imambara in West Bengal. Timings: Monday - Sunday: 8.00 am - 6.30 pm
Credit: gangulybiswarup Nawab Wasif Ali Mirza Khan built the Wasif Manzil but a huge part of the palace was destroyed in an earthquake in the year 1897. Later, the palace was repaired but the second storey was never constructed again. Located near the Hazarduari Palace, the Wasif Manzil also had an artificial hill and a garden close to the main pal...
Credit: Samrita Mondal Moti Jheel is a beautiful horseshoe-shaped lake that was excavated by the famous Ghaseti Begum's husband, Nawazesh Mohammad. According to history, British high-ranking officials such as Warren Hastings, Sir John Shore, Lord Teignmouth and several others had their residence at Moti Jheel. This place was also popularly known as...
Credit: Ariful Anam In 1723, Katra Mosque was built by Nawab Murshid Quli Khan and is one of the oldest mosques in West Bengal. This place is another popular tourist spot as Nawab Murshid Quli Khan is regarded as an important figure in the history of Murshidabad. It is said that the town of Murshidabad got its name from this Nawab. The double-store...
Credit: Biswarup Ganguly The Nasirpur Palace was constructed by the descendants of Debi Singh, who was a tax collector during the era of the East India Company. The palace features a temple of Lord Lakshmi-Narayana and a Ramachandra Temple, which is said to be one of the biggest temples in the district of Murshidabad. Meanwhile, the Lakshmi-Narayan...
Credit: Biswarup Ganguly Situated beside the Bhagirathi river in Murshidabad, the Kathgola Palace is one of the major tourist attractions in the town. The palace along with the gardens was built to entertain the Muslim and European merchants when they came on their trade visits. It is said that black roses were found in the Kathgola Gardens in the ...
Credit: Ansuman Bhattachraya Janardan Karmakar, a craftsman from Dhaka, built a large canon which was named Jahan Kosha. The name of the canon means the destroyer of the world. The canon, which weighs 16,880 lb and is 17.5 ft in length, is located at a distance of only 1 km from Katra. Apart from the canon, tourists can also take a tour of Kadam Sh...
Credit: Amitabha Gupta Jafarganj Cemetery, which is located near the Hazarduari Palace, serves as the cemetery for the famous Mir Jafar and a number of his family members such as his father, Syud Ahmed Nazafi, sister and two of his widows. Initially, the place was known as Jafarganj Complex and Mir Jafar had built his palace there. Timings: Monday ...
Credit: sushanta mohanta The government of West Bengal initiated the construction of the museum in 1965-66, but it took almost 20 years to complete the museum. It is said that Late Rai Bahadur Surendra Narayan Singha of Jiaganj played a major role in establishing the museum. The Murshidabad District Museum showcases a number of sculptures, manuscri...
Jan 7, 2019 · Murshidabad D. Travel mode : Electric rickshaw available Built by Nawab Nawaei Muhammad Khan, son in law of Nawab Ali Vardi Khan and husband of Ghasheti Begum in 1750. This mosque, located on the bank of Motijheel is also known as Kala Masjid.
Sep 8, 2023 · Flush with historic monuments and ruins, the small town of Murshidabad, is a treat for any history buff. The colonial era structures that dot the town, offers a different and unique experience as such architecture is not seen anywhere else in India.
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Aug 21, 2023 · From the colossal Hazarduari Palace to the fascinating Nizamat Fort, there’s so much to explore in Murshidabad. Here we have enlisted some of the best attractions that you must incorporate into your itinerary.
