Kathgola Palace
| Kathgola Palace | |
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 Kathgola Palace | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Complex |
| Location | Kathgola, Murshidabad-Jiaganj CD block, Murshidabad district |
| Coordinates | 24°12′27″N 88°16′02″E / 24.2076°N 88.26723°E |
| Completed | 1873 |
| Owner | Dugar family |
Kathgola Palace is a historical building belonging to the Dugar family at
Etymology
The place was earlier called Kath Golap Garden because Wood Roses , called Kath Golap in Bengali, used to grow in abundance in the garden. The name got distorted later.[1]
Geography
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Location
Kathgola Palace is located at 24°12′27″N 88°16′02″E / 24.2076°N 88.26723°E.
The
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The palace and garden
Murshidabad was at its peak in the early 19th century, and the opportunities of trade and banking attracted many Marwari Jains to go and settle there. Azimganj and Jiaganj became the nucleus of the Marwari Jain community. In the course of time, they acquired immense wealth and they built many Jain temples. The principal families were the Dugars, the Dudhorias, the Nahars, the Kotharis and the Nowlakhas.[3] Although, many of them shifted their base to Kolkata, with the ascendancy of the British, the palatial buildings and temples they built are still there.[4]
A popular attraction on a customary tour of Murshidabad is the Kathgola Palace and Garden, built by Dhanpat Singh Dugar and Lakshmipat Singh Dugar in 1873. The Dugars hired a French architect to renovate a part of their palace. A Bengali architect was also involved. "This palace is a perfect blend of art and architecture and connoisseurs of true art will get a taste of both." Victorian lions and Michael Angelo statues have changed the place. The Adinath temple is famous and there are several Jain and Hindu temples. There are 17 images of Jain tirthankaras. There was a zoo inside. "The palace has been converted to a museum and showcases magnificent chandeliers, mirrors, furniture, etc".[4][5][6]
After the Battle of Plassey, Mir Jafar had met British representatives at the Kathgola Palace.[5]
Kathgola picture gallery
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Gateway – Kathgola Gardens -
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Adinath Temple
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Michaelangelo -
Stelwell Gate – Kathgola Garden -
Garden decoration -
Garden decoration -
A traditional design in the palace -
Equestrian statue -
Cast iron chairs in the palace -
Garden road -
Pillar decoration -
Ganesha in the palace -
Verandah railing -
Kathgola Palace
See also
- Nawabs of Bengal and Murshidabad
References
- ^ "Place of Interest". Kathgola Garden. Murshidabad Police District. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ "Offbeat Weekend in Murshidabad". Outskirts of Killa Nizamat (Northern part). Offbeat Weekend. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ "The Hidden Treasures: Azimganj, Jiyaganj & Kathgola". Stories by Arpit. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Have you heard about the Sheherwalis of Bengal?". Uttara Gangopadhyay. Outlook Traveller, 20 November 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Importance of the Kathgola Palace in Murshidabad in West Bengal". The Jain temples and Kathgola Palace are brilliant historical sites. Travel & Culture. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ "Visit This Palace In Murshidabad To Get A Taste Of Erstwhile Bengal". LBB. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
External links
Murshidabad travel guide from Wikivoyage
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