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Plan A Quick Pujo Trip To Hazarduari: Key Highlights
- •Take a quick 3 to 4 day trip to Murshidabad during the Pujo holidays to explore Hazarduari.
- •The Hazarduari museum preserves various items from the Nawab era, including those of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah.
- •Located on the banks of the Ganges River within the Kila Nizamat campus in Murshidabad, West Bengal.
- •Built in the 19th century by architect Duncan Macleod during the reign of Nawab Nazim Humayun Jah.
- •The palace is named Hazarduari due to its numerous doors, many of which are actually fake.
Key Questions Answered
The Hazarduari Palace, also known as 'Westhill Kothi', was built in the 19th century on the banks of the Ganges River within the Kila Nizamat campus in Murshidabad. It was constructed during the reign of Nawab Nazim Humayun Jah of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa by architect Duncan Macleod. The palace gets its name, meaning 'the palace of a thousand doors', because it features numerous doors, many of which are actually fake but appear completely real from a distance.
The Hazarduari Palace is currently controlled by the Central Government and serves as a major historical landmark for visitors. Inside its museum, visitors can explore various items used during the Nawab era, including authentic artifacts belonging to Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah.
Apart from Hazarduari, tourists visiting Murshidabad can explore the historical Katra Mosque built by Nawab Murshid Quli Khan, which features his tomb beneath the entrance platform. Visitors can also check out Motijhil Park, known for its rose gardens, horseshoe lake, and sound-and-light show depicting Nawab-era history, as well as the special Ganga Aarti held at the Berhampore Ganga Ghat.
