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Private tour of Murshidabad from Kolkata about the great betrayal
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Murshidabad
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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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.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Local guide and cultural evangelist
Breakfast
Overnight accommodation
Lunch
Dinner
Private tour of Murshidabad from Kolkata about the great betrayal
(8) Reviews
Murshidabad
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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.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Local guide and cultural evangelist
Breakfast
Overnight accommodation
Lunch
Dinner
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Kolkata to Murshidabad
4 Stops
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Nimak Haram Deori
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
45 minutes
2
Tomb of Siraj-ud-Daulah
We will visit the cemetery of Siraj-ud-Daulah
20 minutes
3
House Of Jagath Seth
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.
45 minutes
4
Katra Masjid
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
