Day 1- 630AM Depart Kolkata for Murshidabad tour Noon- Arrive in Murshidabad We begin the Murshidabad tour at the grounds where the great battle of Plassey was fought which changed the course of Indian history. The victory of East India Company in this battle over Siraj-ud-Daula the Nawab of Bengal, established the British rule in India. Robert Clive had bribed Mir Jafar who was an aspirant to the throne of Nawab of Bengal, and this betrayal ensured that the battle was over in a few hours with a decisive victory for East India Company. We will visit the house and cemetery of Mir Jafar. Nimak Haram Deori is the main gate leading to Mir Jafar, the traitor’s palace Jafargunj. It is a memorial of the darkest hour in the history of Bengal. Mir Jaffar’s betrayal was decisive in the colonization of Bengal and India

We will visit the cemetery of Siraj-ud-Daulah

We visit the house of Jagat Seth, the most famous money lender of Bengal. He and his family were the leading bankers of their times and had considerable political clout. Jagat Seth had joined Mir Jafar in the conspiracy to defeat Siraj-ud-Daula.

Next, we visit Katra Mosque, built by Nawab Murshid Quli Khan between the years 1723 and 1724. Katra Mosque was an important centre for Islamic learning. The mosque is also the final resting place of Nawab Murshid Quli Khan who lies buried in a tomb under the 14 flight of steps leading to the courtyard