Central Bengal

Central Bengal covers the central part of , between and .
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Murshidabad and Berhampore.

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is a historic town in central . It was the capital of , and during the Nawab rule. The last capital city of independent Bengal was named after Nawab Murshid Quli Khan, the Diwan of Bengal, Bihar and Odisha.

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, a colonial-era town on the Hooghly River, is the headquarters of the district of .

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, formerly Krishnagar, is a city in the district of . At the bank of the Jalangi River, is an important centre for culture and literature.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Nadia and Murshidabad.

, a district of , is known for the two Hindu pilgrimage sites and , and also the royal heritage of . Once known as the "Oxford of ", has made many contributions to Indian philosophy, such as the Navya-Nyaya system of logic and is the birthplace of the Vaishnava saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

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, one of the largest districts of , is home to the Nawabs of that once ruled over Bengal, Bihar and Odisha. Although the Nawabs have been ceremonial since 1757, the district has maintained its cultural heritage dating back to the Nawab rule.

Central Bengal

Latitude of center
23.4° or 23° 24′ north
Longitude of center
88.5° or 88° 30′ east
Wiki­data ID
Q14206941
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In Other Languages

“Central Bengal” goes by many names.
  • Bengali: “বীরভূম-মুর্শিদাবাদ”

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