Murshidabad Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in West Bengal, India
About Murshidabad
Murshidabad (MOOR-shih-dah-bahd) became the capital of Bengal under Murshid Quli Khan in 1727. He was the first independent ruler of the region, which consisted of present-dayBangladeshand the Indian states ofWest Bengal,Bihar,JharkhandandOdisha. Murshidabad was a flourishing trade and commerce centre and historical records even suggested that Murshidabad contributed about 20% of the Indian economy and a staggering 5% of the world GDP. After the Battle ofPlasseyin 1757, Murshidabad was considered as prosperous as London. Sadly, Murshidabad has long lost its former glory and only traces of its glorious past survive to this day. Whatever has survived is still enough to turn Murshidabad into a leading tourism destination, but sadly the place lacks proper tourist infrastructure. Still, Murshid
Where to Stay in Murshidabad
- 🏨Hotel Anwesha
- 🏨Hotel Indrajit
- 🏨Hotel Manjusha
- 🏨Hotel Sagnik
- 🏨Lalbagh Youth Hostel
- 🏨Motijhil Tourist Cottage
Murshidabad Travel Guide Sections
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