Murshidabad — Travel Guide
Murshidabad is a district in the state of West Bengal that is situated on the southern bank of the River Bhagirathi. It used to be the capital of undivided Bengal during the rule of the Mughals. The Nawabs of Bengal ruled this historical place for a long time. Many historical buildings with ancient architecture are a part of Murshidabad’s history. Out of them, the most popular building is the Hazar Duari Palace and others are Moti Jhill and Muradbagh Palace. Many agro-based industries including cotton and silk textiles are based here. Murshidabad has witnessed a great deal of Palace politics and treachery that led to the transfer of its control from the last independent Nawab, Siraj-ud-Daulah to the East India Company. This transfer was the result of a contract between the Company and the Nawabs in the year 1757 AD due to the defeat suffered by Siraj-ud-Daulah at the hands of the English troops.
October to March are the best months to visit Murshidabad.
By Air
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International is the Nearest Airport.
By Train
Berhampore (12 km from Murshidabad) is the nearest major railhead.
Murshidabad is particularly famous for it's handicrafts (ivory and wood). Also another thriving industry is the silk Industry. Sarees from Murshidabad are sold all over the country. This place is famous for brass and bell metal ware, for traditional Bengali muslin and silk weaves, brocades and Jamdanis. Travellers with sweet tooth can visit Azimganj and Khagraghat that produce excellent Bengali sweets, especially 'khaja' that is made with lemon, sesame seeds and sugar.
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