Ancient tombs of Nawab and Begum at Murshidabad

 

Murshidabad was recognized as a very important region in the social and economic history of ancient and medieval Bengal. During the reign of King Shashanka, for almost a century during the Pala period and during the Nawabi period, today's Murshidabad was the center of state administration at that time. Murshidabad has witnessed many historical ups and downs over a long period of time.  That is why it can be said that archeological specimens of almost all ages are found in Murshidabad. Among the antiquities are temples, mosques, old buildings, etc. built in different regions at different times, as well as ancient stupas, dighis, graves and tombs.  Such specimens are scattered in large numbers in Murshidabad. 

However, since the main subject of this writing is the ancient tombs of Murshidabad, I will keep the article of my discussion in the tombs. Hundreds of years old historical water bodies, sculptures, mounds, and even items of personal use fall into antiquity. 

For the convenience of discussion, I have divided these cemeteries into two parts.  The first is the historical tomb, and the second is the tomb of the Pir, the fakir.  The tombs of Mir Jafar's descendants at Jafarganj and the tombs of Azimunnesa, daughter of Murshid Quli Khan, some distance away.  This cemetery was built according to the Arabic tradition.

Although Indian archaeologists have acquired the cemetery all the time, the walls of the mosque are crumbling, just as the walls of the tomb are still crumbling due to lack of versions.  The saddest thing is that all these cemeteries are in a state of extreme neglect and dilapidation.

This tomb is very difficult to find for any interested tourists.The tomb of Nawab Murshid Quli Khan's wife Nowsher Banu Begum will make everyone's head bow when they see the present outcome.Banu Begum's tomb is 100 meters away from the Nawab's Palace in a condition that is very difficult to say.Because no one can reach the grave. The entrance to that room is locked in a pile of rubbish. And The tomb of Mir Madan, the heroic son of Bengal, is lying in the middle of the Jungle. 

Murshidabad is a district of various religions and cultures.  The ancient society of this district has carried the culture and tradition of archeological monuments.  Murshidabad was once the center of trade for the Portuguese, Dutch, and English merchants, as was the influence of Islam at different times.So locally the influence of all these religions was once here.  Undoubtedly, the golden age of Murshidabad during the Nawabi period.Murshidabad had reached the pinnacle of prosperity in splendor, political instability, progress in industry and commerce, development of peace and order and culture.People of many castes and religions used to come and live in Murshidabad on the occasion of trade and commerce and various activities.

  As a result, they were able to live side by side for a long time.  As a result, cosmopolitan society and culture developed in Murshidabad. The economic country of Murshidabad was developed during the Nawabi period.  In the second half of the seventeenth century, the wealth that Delhi used to extract from Agra by the Mansabdars and aristocrats from Agra came to a complete halt from the time of Murshid Quli Khan.As a result, the resources of Bengal were stored in Bengal or Murshidabad.  French historians have commented that the condition of the common people in the district at that time was relatively good.  And who supported this comment.One of the features of the culture of Murshidabad during the Nawabi period was that communal harmony between Hindus and Muslims was not disturbed in any way.  No incident of communal conflict took place but the process of reconciliation between the cultures reached its final stage.At this time it was very common for Hindus to offer Sinni in the Dargah of Muslims or for Muslims to worship in Hindu temples.  The Nawabs of Murshidabad used to celebrate festivals like Holi, Diwali etc. There was no question about it.Then in history people have seen the catastrophe of disaster in the fortunes of Murshidabad and Bengal.

Only then or why did the soil of blood-soaked Murshidabad bathe in blood in various wars during the time of Maurya, Gupta, Pala, Sen, Sultan Turki, Pathan Mughals.And at the same time, if we calculate the number of lives lost  in the war, it will be seen that one square meter of space will not be enough for one person to be buried.The battle of Palashi is one of its historical events.  Mirmadan was killed in the battle of Palashi at about one o'clock on Thursday, June 23, 1757, and then the betrayal of Siraj's army, and also known as the betrayal of Mir Jafar.Still, it seems as if elephants are trampling in  the desert of Palashi, horses are running in the dust, cannonballs are falling all the time.The history of ancient Murshidabad is full of stories, secret conspiracies, assassination plots, the sound of bells, the interior of the palace is intertwined with the real  history.There are precise political and economic interpretations of these long-flowing events, as well as folktales, legends, and myths that are spread across the district.

Murshidabad district is not fragmented or united Bengal.  Murshidabad is an important platform for political and economic change in India.The past is hidden in the ruins of dilapidated palaces scattered in different parts of the district.In the heart of this hungry stone of the past, there is constant cunning, deprivation, betrayal and tears of the common man.Numerous temples, mosques, churches, palaces and prasads are being ruined due to disrespect and neglect all over the Murshidabad district.Thus the past history of the district, tombs of foreign merchants, cemeteries, memorial plaques etc. are being lost.Ordinary people do not understand this invaluable resource scattered on the roads and deserts so no one is wasting this resource knowingly or unknowingly.  Being ruined due to natural causes.These cemeteries and cemeteries are in a state of partial destruction and destruction.These cemeteries have driven me to present to readers through field surveys the current state of affairs.Seeing these cemeteries, I was overwhelmed with emotion for a while.  After a while I ran to another tomb..।।