Khosbagh West Bengal India............K J S Chatrath

 I visited Khushbag in 2023 and took some photographs. Khushbagh is a historic garden-cemetery located on the eastern bank of the Bhagirathi River in Murshidabad, West Bengal. It was built in the mid-18th century by Nawab Alivardi Khan, one of the most important rulers of Bengal. The name “Khushbagh” means “Garden of Happiness”.

The site is peaceful and enclosed within high brick walls. Inside, you will find the graves of several members of the Nawab family, including: Nawab Alivardi Khan; His grandson Siraj-ud-Daulah (the last independent Nawab of Bengal); Ghaseti Begum, Alivardi’s daughter and Other family members and nobles

The cemetery layout is simple: a central pathway leads to the main tombs, surrounded by lawns, trees, and old Mughal-style arches. The calm atmosphere makes it a popular stop for visitors exploring Murshidabad’s rich history.

Khushbagh is important because it connects directly to the era when Bengal was a powerful and wealthy province, before the Battle of Plassey changed the course of Indian history.