Spread over a massive area of 41
acres, the magnificence of Murshidabad's Hazarduari Palace is second to
none. The name roughly translates to 'a thousand doors' as this palace
is embellished with a thousand ornamental gateways. Out of these, 900
doors are real, and the rest are false doors which were built to confuse
any intruders. The construction style of the palace is an amalgam of
Italian and Greek architecture styles and is a great example of
Murshidabad's rich cultural heritage.
The palace is located on the
eastern banks of the Bhagirathi river within an enclosure called the
Kila Nizamat. The perimeter of the palace also houses the Nizamat
Imambara, Wasif Manzil, Bacchawali Tope and the Murshidabad Clock Tower.
In its earlier days, the palace was a regal mansion, but now it has been converted into a museum of priceless relics. Ranging from Siraj-ud-Daula's prized swords to the vintage cars owned by the Nawabs, this destination has amassed the life and times of Mir Jafar's dynasty.
In its earlier days, the palace was a regal mansion, but now it has been converted into a museum of priceless relics. Ranging from Siraj-ud-Daula's prized swords to the vintage cars owned by the Nawabs, this destination has amassed the life and times of Mir Jafar's dynasty.
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