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Hazarduari Palace

Murshidabad, West Bengal, India

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Overview

The 'palace of a thousand doors' (1837) on the Bhagirathi — a colossal Italianate mansion of the Nawabs, now an ASI museum of armoury and chandeliers.

Why visit: Bengal's grandest nawabi relic, opposite the great Imambara.

History: Built by Duncan MacLeod for Nawab Nazim Humayun Jah; 900 of its 1,000 doors are real, the rest trompe-l'oeil traps for intruders.

Things to do

›Armoury and chandelier halls
›Nizamat Imambara opposite
›Bhagirathi boat ride
›Clock tower and Madina mosque

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

₹25

Hours

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Fri)

Est. budget

₹300–800

Duration

Half day

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