Murshidabad is a city in the
Murshidabad district of West Bengal state in India, lies on the southern bank
of the Bhagirathi. Nizamatkila, an Italian style palace built by the British is
located adjacent to the River Bhagirathi. Across the river among places to
visit are Khusbag, the garden where Nawabs were buried. Great Imambara, Moti
Jhil (pearl lake) and the impressive ruins of Katra Mosque, built in 1723, and
Medina mosque are other attractions. The Hazarduari, the mansion of thousand
doors is now a museum of the Nawab dynasty‘s belongings. A Jain Parasnath
Temple is located at Kathgola. Another interesting palace is Wasif Manzil with
its unique collection of curios, paintings, arms and costumes. It has a tradition of handicrafts in silk,
ivory carvings and bell metal-ware. more
