Discover the best top things to do in Murshidabad District, India including Hazarduari Palace Museum, Katra Masjid, Kathgola Gardens, Motijheel Park, Jahan Kosha Cannon, Khosh Bagh, House Of Jagath Seth, Motijheel Mosque and Cemetery.
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Of course, compared to the palaces of Rajasthan, the palace is quite modest. However, it is in excellent condition. It is a pity that you can’t take pictures inside. The main attraction of the palace all the Durbar Hall, where a huge chandelier, presented as a gift by Queen Victoria, hanging directly over the silver throne of the Nawab.
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The ruins of a mosque, built in 1724, in excellent condition and around the territory is very well-groomed. This city was the capital of the Bengal Navabs, founded in 1704. The grave of the founder of the city, Nawab Murshid Kuli Khan, governor of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, is located under the steps of this mosque.
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It is the family villa of a Jain family from rajasthan who migrated here during Mughal times It has an excellent house with many artifacts, a sprawling garden and a beautiful Jain temple. Non veg food is strictly prohibited in the premises.
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Motijhil, (literally pearl lake) is also known as Company bagh, or Company's garden, from the East India Company. It was here that the treachery by some of Siraj ud dawla's family and close associates, namely Ghasheti Begum and Mir Jafar was hatched with Lord Clive, leading to Shiraj's defeat at the battle of Plassey in 1757 and the establishment of the rule of the East India Company over India. A horse-shoe shaped canal surrounds a beautiful park, well laid out with statues, fountains, and flower beds. This is new Motijheel, where one needs to buy a ticket to enter. A golf cart can also be hired to go up to the end of the park. Outside the gate, there is free entry to the older, but more historical, Motijheel. Here is the Kala masjid, built around 1750 and a few historical tombs.
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The Jahan Kosha Cannon is also known as the Deatroyer of the World. This Cannon is under the maintenance of Archaeological Survey of India. The cannon was used to protect the province from invasion by enemy. The cannon was made from Ashtadhatu which is a great example of metallurgical work. And an interesting fact is that being placed under open sky also, it does not have any presence of rust. And most importantly the weight of the cannon is 7 tonnes. The cannon is placed a some distance away from the Katra Masjid.
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If Hope floats then sorrow wafts in waves from this enclosed garden-graveyard complex. Khosh means happy but this is a sad place. We reached it after crossing the river on a ferry, tuktuk and all. Khosh Bagh was built by Alvardi Khan along the lines of Delhi's Jama masjid. It is the final resting place of Siraj-ud-daulla, a young, inexperienced and trusting nawab...the last INDEPENDENT nawab of Bengal as it was then (un-truncated). They say his body was cut into pieces and that is why the tall Siraj-ud-daullah's tomb is not very long. Very gruesome. The picturesque walled complex also houses the graves of his family; in particular please spare a tear for Lutfunnissa his devoted begum. In the outer courtyard is the grave of Daneesh Fakir who denounced him to the English. Nawab Alivardi Khan (Siraj's grandfather) also lies here under a simple grave. Many other members of Siraj's family lie here; at eternal peace now. This includes his poor mother Amina Begum and his scheming and plotting maternal aunt Ghaseeti Begum too. The enclosed area houses a garden; once it was a rose garden and the fragrance caused it to be named Khushbu Bagh (perfumed garden). Lots of Langurs too but the animals do not trouble the visitors. There are a few beggars inside. It is an uneasy feeling Very clean. Some tourists who oftentimes forget this is a place where one should be respectful and keep the peace. ASI-maintained. Shoes have to be removed. Wear thick socks.
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The Seth family were basically Marwaris who were the top most bankers and money lenders of those days . Jagath Seth along with Mir Jafar were the traitors who connived with The East India Company leading to the downfall of The Nawab Of Bengal Siraj Ud Daulah.The house is well maintained ,quiet and peaceful.
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