Murshidabad and the great betrayal 2 day trip from Kolkata

Murshidabad and the great betrayal 2 day trip from Kolkata

In this 2days 1 night tour from Kolkata, we will visit Murshidabad, the old capital of Bengal. We will relive the history of Murshidabad where Mir Jaffar betrayed the Nawab of Bengal and The East India Company gained control of Bengal and eventually all of India. We will visit the site of the famous Battle of Plassey, Katra Masjid, the house of Siraj-ud-daula the Nawab, Mir Jaffar the traitor and Jagat Seth the most famous money lender of Murshidabad, the Imambara and the magnificent Palace of a thousand doors.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kolkata to Murshidabad

Stop At: Nimak Haram Deori, I Km From Hazarduari, Murshidabad India
Day 1- 630AM Depart Kolkata for Murshidabad tour
Noon- Arrive in Murshidabad
We begin the Murshidabad tour at the grounds where the great battle of Plassey was fought which changed the course of Indian history. The victory of East India Company in this battle over Siraj-ud-Daula the Nawab of Bengal, established the British rule in India. Robert Clive had bribed Mir Jafar who was an aspirant to the throne of Nawab of Bengal, and this betrayal ensured that the battle was over in a few hours with a decisive victory for East India Company.

We will visit the house and cemetery of Mir Jafar. Nimak Haram Deori is the main gate leading to Mir Jafar, the traitor’s palace Jafargunj. It is a memorial of the darkest hour in the history of Bengal. Mir Jaffar’s betrayal was decisive in the colonization of Bengal and India
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Tomb of Siraj-ud-Daulah, Khosh Bagh, Murshidabad 742160 India
We will visit the cemetery of Siraj-ud-Daulah
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: House Of Jagath Seth, Murshidabad India
We visit the house of Jagat Seth, the most famous money lender of Bengal. He and his family were the leading bankers of their times and had considerable political clout. Jagat Seth had joined Mir Jafar in the conspiracy to defeat Siraj-ud-Daula.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Katra Masjid, On Baharampur-Lalgola State Highway, Murshidabad India
Next, we visit Katra Mosque, built by Nawab Murshid Quli Khan between the years 1723 and 1724. Katra Mosque was an important centre for Islamic learning. The mosque is also the final resting place of Nawab Murshid Quli Khan who lies buried in a tomb under the 14 flight of steps leading to the courtyard
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Stay in Murshidabad

Day 2: Murshidabad to Kolkata

Stop At: Imambara, Near Hazarduari Palace, Murshidabad India
We will begin the day at the largest Imamdara in India. Located on the banks of Bhagirathi river the Bara Imambara was built by Nawab Nazim Mansoon Ali Khan Feradun Jah in 1847 AD. It was built after the Imambara built by Siraj-ud-Doula was destroyed in a fire. This massive complex was built is a record time of 11 months
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Hazarduari Palace Museum, Hazarduari Palace, Murshidabad 742 160 India
Next, we visit Hazarduari, the magnificent Palace with a thousand doors. While 900 doors are real, the rest are false doors built to confuse intruders. The construction style of the palace is an amalgam of Italian and Greek architectural styles and is a great example of Murshidabad’s rich cultural heritage.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.