Murshidabad - মুর্শিদাবাদ

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About Murshidabad - মুর্শিদাবাদ :

Murshidabad was reputedly founded by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century. In 1704, the nawab Murshid Quli Khan (following Aurangzeb's orders) moved the capital there from Dacca and renamed the city Murshidabad. The reign of Siraj-ud-daula marked the entry of Great Britain into the subcontinent's affairs. The nawab, peeved by the persistent British defiance of his wishes, marched to Calcutta and drove the British out of Fort Williams to their ships offshore. What followed was the 'Black Hole' incident, in which numerous English captives died of suffocation in a jail cell. Months later, the British, led by Robert Clive, retook Calcutta and plotted with Mir Jafar, Siraj-ud-Daula's general, to overthrow and assassinate the nawab in 1757 after the battle of Plassey (now Palashi). Murshidabad remained the capital under the British until 1790 and is still the seat of the descendants of the nawabs of Bengal. The city, lying just east of the Bhagirathi River, is now an agricultural trade and silk-weaving centre. [Adapted from Encyclopedia Britannica; Dec 05]

Places to see at Murshidabad: The battle site of Plassey is a must watch when visiting Murshidabad. You can also go to Hazarduari Palace, which is now a museum and is open regularly apart from Fridays.

Nearby attractions from Murshidabad: Imambara, Katra Masjid, Madina Masjid, Kathgola, Zafri palace, Motijheel and other places are the attractions you won’t want to miss.

Things to do in Murshidabad: Your days will be easily spent in traveling these places mostly. You can also walk along the calm waters of River Bhagirathi.

How to reach Murshidabad: The best way to go there is by railways. You can take the evening Bhagirathi Express from Shealdah, scheduled for departure at 6.25 to reach Berhampur at 10.00p.m. You can rest that night and next morning, drive 14 km to Murshidabad. You can also travel by bus or car to Berhampur and following the course of the River Bhagirathi, reach Mushidabad. For your return journey you can board the Malda- Howrah fast passenger train, that leaves at 9.83 p.m. to reach Howrah at 4.50 a.m.

Best time to visit Murshidabad: Murshidabad is good to be visited throughout the year.

Lodging and dining facilities at Murshidabad: Hotels and lodges are all available in Berhampur, which is close to Murshidabad. You can consider Berhampur as your hub to travel these places. In-house dining arrangements are provided in the hotels and lodges of Berhampur.