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Top 16 Question & answer murshidabad Geography (QNA)-2022
The Geography of Murshidabad
In this series wr we know about the Geography of Murshidabad.
1. Murshidabad include in which part of west Bengal?
Ans - Southern part of west Bengal.
2. Murshidabad land form is devide in how many part?
Ans- Basically murshidabad land from is devide in 2 part. East part is called " Bagri" & west part is called "Radd" .
3. The main river of Murshidabad is ?
Ans- Bhagirathi.
4. How many river flowing over the Murshidabad ?
Ans- The name of those River Bhagirathi, Jalangi, Bhoirav, Gobornala, Basslo, Dharoka, Bhramoni, Mouirokki etc.
5. How many lake in Murshidabad ?
Ans- There is 7 lake in murshidabad district They are Motijheel, Kalantar Bil, Hizle Bil, Telkor Bil, Bistupur Bil, Chaltia Bil, Chonda Bil.
6. Which city is the main administrative area of Murshidabad?
Ans- Berhampur.
7. What is the annual Rain fall of Murshidabad?
Ans- 1126 mm (2014)
8. What is the highest temperature of Murshidabad?
Ans- 43°c
9. What is the lowest temperature of Murshidabad?
Ans- 8°c
10. Which soil components are show on East part ( Bagri )of Murshidabad?
Ans- Alluvial soil.
11.which soil components we can see on West part( Raad) of Murshidabad?
Ans- Latarite soil.
12. How many Sub-divison in Murshidabad?
Ans- There are 5 Sub-divison in Murshidabad district. ( Berhampur, Lalbagh, Kandi, Domkol, Jongipur )
13. How many blocks in Murshidabad?
Ans- There are 26 block in Murshidabad.
14. How many Municipalities in Murshidabad?
Ans- 7 municipalitiy .
15. How many post office in Murshidabad?
Ans- 577
16. What is the climate of Murshidabad?
Ans- Tropical wet and dry climate.
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Nashipur Rail brigade Murshidabad -2022
History
" Nashipur rail brigade is naw a tourist please of Murshidabad "
Brief History :
Nashipur rail brigade or Nashipur - Azimganj railway bridge will connect Murshidabad Railway station to Azimganj Junction rail station across the river of Bhagirathi.
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| Nashipur rail brigade |
The 785 meter long bridge wsa existsed during the British period but was later disbound during World War II.
Azimganj to Naihati railway line started in the year 1872. The bridge use to act a NG branch line from Azimganj to Berhampur connecting lalgola - Krishan nager NG line with Azimganj- Naihati BG line.
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The rail brigade on the Bhagirathi river is reduce the travel time between North Bengal to South Bengal. As per railway official statement this bridge reduce the distance between New Jalpaigudi to Sealdha station about 21 km.
Why Nashipur rail brigade now not in ues :
More than 90℅ wark has been completed but due to land acquisition problem the wark is stopped. For land acquisition problem the RS -70 crore railway track project was stopped.
The plot that need to be acquired are located between Azimganj Junction and the right bank of Bhagirathi river in Mahinager area in Murshidabad- Jiaganj block.
In the year 1994, Rail Roko agitation has been organized , Murshidabad railway passenger Association over this long standing demands.
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In present day, Nashipur railway bridge is a tourist place. This bridge is located beside the Katgola Bagan, the people who visit to Katgola Bagan also visit this place. Now it has a photo shoot place. Many youTube video and Album also shoot here.
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The Banker of Murshidabad or The House of Jagat Sath Murshidabad-2022
History
" Why the Jagat Sath Family called the Banker of Nawabs Bengal "
The Jagat Sath were a Bengal Jain banking family and the title of the eldest Son of the family.
The Jagat sath family was a wealthy Marchant,bankar and mony lender family of Murshdabad of during the time of Nawabs Bengal.
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The house was founded by Jain Hiranand shah from Nagaur, Rajasthan . Who came Patna in 1652 and in 1707 Manikchand member of the family helped prince Faruksiyar financially to become a Mughal Emperor. For this financial help Faruksiyer award him the title of "Jagat sath" On Manikchand the head of the family. The title "jagat sath" Meaning "Bankar or Marchant of the world". This indicate the favour the family had gained a honour a Mughal Court.
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The official history of British East India Company describe the jagat sath as the greatest Banker and mony changer knowing the world at that time.
The Nawab of bengal Murshid quli khan used
The credit network of Jagat sath family to pay annual tribute to the Mughal Emporers of Delhi . Alivardi Khan came to the throne of bengal in military coup finance and planned by the Jagat sath.
The credit network of Jagat sath family to pay annual tribute to the Mughal Emporers of Delhi . Alivardi Khan came to the throne of bengal in military coup finance and planned by the Jagat sath.
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Once a local business man named Kantu borrow money from Jagat sath Fateh chand and was interstated to purchase of Silk. However he failed to return the money.
Indian business man refuse to deal to East India Company . This shows the great respect of local businessman had for Jagat sath.
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Historical place 101 grave yard or Jafraganj cemetery Lalbagh Murshidabad-2022
History
Historical place Jafraganj cemetery or 101 grave yard lalbagh Murshidabad.
Jafraganj cemetery was built by Mir Jafar over an area 3.5 acres within an enclosure of wavey walls. About half a mile north to Nizam Fort Palace campus and inside the campus of Namak Haram Daorhi (click).
Location:
Jafraganj cemetery is located in Murshidabad, West Bengal, India. Coordina : at 24°12′03″N 88°15′45″E .
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It host of grave of later Nawab of Bengal of Najafi Dynasty ,starting from Mir jafar and their family members. At the present the grave yard control & maintain by Archeological survey of India.
History :
It said that earlyer there was a Kitchen garden at the site the cemetery is present, which Shah khanaum Begum ( Mir Jafar's wife) was very fond of (like) this garden.
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Jafraganj cemetery is the grave yard of the family members of Nawab of Bengal. It host the grave of Nazim Humayun jha ,his wife Umdat un - nisha Begum , Amir un- niha Dulhan Begum, Sultana Begum, RRais un-nisa BegumBegum. Nawaba Nazim walla jha and his wife. Mir Jafar & his wife shah khanaum Begum. Babu Begum, Munni Begum. Nawab Nazim mubarak ud-Dulah his wife Faizun-nisa Begum. Mir jafar's father sayed ahame nafiz, Muhammad ali khan mir jafar's brother and many other family members of Nawab family.
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15th Century Most Oldest Kiriteswari Temple Murshidaabad-2022
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"15 century Most oldest Kiritieswari Temple of Murshidaabad"
Kiritieswari Temple is situated in kiritikona village,near Mukundopur Nabagram lalbagh sub- Division Murshidaabad. This is one of the Shakit pithas among the 51 pithas.
Geographical map:
According to Hindu mythology or puran the place where name as Kiritieswari. The construction of this building more than 1000 years old and the place where considered to be a sleeping place of Mahamaya. Pitha devi name isVimala and Bhairav is Shamvarta. The local people call this temple Mahishamardini. The original Temple was distroy in 1405. The present temple was re-constructed by Darpanarayan ,the king of Lagola 8n 19th century. This is the oldest architecture mark of 51 pith.
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It is the oldest temple of Murshidabad District. There is a legend that Nawab Mir Jafar on his death bed has request to the holy water or Charnamrita of Kiritieswari temple. The unique features of the temple is absence of images or daitya. The red color stone which is supposed to be the symbolic representation of Goodness is covered by a red vell the yera thought.
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The head dresses is preserve at Rani Vabani Gupthamath at present, opposite of the Temple.
In the new temple there is no images. There is a high alter on which a small alter is seen. The face of the Maa is indexed here. Bhagawan Roy received the land where the temple is situated from Akbar the great. The old temple is construct by Bhagawan Roy and the new temple is construct by Darpanarayan. The temple open daily 6 pm to 3 pm and later 5 pm to 10 pm.
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Festivals are held in Durga Puja, Kali puja and Amavasaya. The special ritual is held in Amavasaya ( no moon night) with while night yagan and other special rituals. And daily, Maa is offered Anna - vogh (rice) at noon. Besides the various types of seasonal Fruits is offered to the Goddess.
Namak Haram Daorhi or House of Mir Jafer Murshidabad - 2022
History
" Why called the House of Mir Jafar
Namak Haram Daorhi "
Namak Haram Daorhi is located in Jafraganj, it was the place of Mir Jafar. It was opposite to Jafraganj Cemetery Lalbagh Murshidabad.
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The word Namak Haram means "one who can not be trusted" And Daorhi means "Gate", so it's mean " Traitor Gate " .
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Historical evidence bera testimony to the fact that a conference was held in Namak Haram Daorhi before the to Battle of Plassey
Mir Jafar, willam watts& Mir Miran were the various people who were said present in the conference. Willam watts was the chief officer of factory of British East India Company which is located in Kasim Bazzer .
In this meeting what to do in Battle of Plassey and Who will be the next Nawab of Bengal decision was taking.
Historical record clam that Mir jafar who was the commender -in- chief of the subha of Bengal use to dwell in this very building .
Seir Mutapherin has stated that Mummhad-i-bag assassination Nawab siraj -ud- Daula on the order of Mir miran in the premises of Namak Haram Daorhi.
The murder occurred right there near a Neem tree on 2nd july 1757. This was done after the Nawab made an attempt to retreat following his defeat in Battle of Plassey.
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The place Namak Haram Daorhi was strength with the aid of turrets and towers and also equipped in Canon with the order of protect the building from external attack.
However, in present the place is in a state of completely ruins , except the gate of Daorhi.
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Inside the Namak Haram Daorhi
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Historical and Amazing Katra Masjid..Murshidabad 2022
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Introduction:
Katra Masjid is a former Mosque and Tomb of the Nawab Murshid quli Khan . Tha mosque was built between 1723 to 1724 . It's hard to believe that the masque is actually a Tomb. It is one of the largest Caravanserais in Inaian sub continent.
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It was built in 18th century, when the early morden Bengal subah was a major hub of trade in Eurasia . The Katra Masjid is Located in north eastern side of city of Murshidabad. The most strikeing features of the construction are two large corner Tower.
Having loopholes for musketry. The site is maintain and protect by the Archaeological Survey of India. The Tomb and The Mosque of Murshid quli Khan are ASI listed monument.
Murshid Quli Khan is reaching old age, express his desire to making this Masque. He entrusted the responsibility for construction the Mosqueđź•Ś to his trusted follower who is an architect Murad Farash Khan. Murad Farash Khan make the whole design of the Masque.
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The Mosque stand on the square plinth. It is brick built Mosque and surrounded by double sorted doom cell, which were built for who read Quran in those days. They can also be called Madrasha . There are 700 Quran reader in those rooms. All the rooms are closest to a huge courtyard. There are four big minner stand on four corners.Front of the two tower 70 feet hight and 25 feet in diameter.
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The amazing things is the mosque has no Piller support,but it has been given support of plain raised platform below the Mosque.The many think of the mosque has been destroy in 1897 earthquake. The enter of the Mosque is by fourteen flight of Stairs from the east , Nawab Murshid Quli Khan was buried under the stairs.
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Nawab Murshid Quli Khan's last wise was buried under the mosque stairs because he was repetent for Misdeeds committed by himhim and order this out humility.
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| Murshid Quli Khan's grave |
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