Rajbari

palace, Burdwan, India

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The Rajbari in Burdwan, India, is a historic palace and gardens that now houses the University of Burdwan. It was established as the administrative headquarters for a merchant family by an edict from the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The city of Burdwan itself is a significant communications hub in West Bengal, situated near the Damodar River. The surrounding region features fertile alluvial plains in the east and a busy industrial area in the west, rich in mineral deposits. Burdwan was constituted a municipality in 1865.1

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Of historic interest are the Rajbari (the maharaja’s palace and gardens), several ancient Muslim tombs, and 108 Shiva linga in a cluster of 18th-century temples. The Rajbari houses the University of Burdwan, founded in 1960, with several affiliated colleges in the city. The city was constituted a municipality in 1865.
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Of historic interest are the Rajbari (the maharaja’s palace and gardens), several ancient Muslim tombs, and 108 Shiva linga in a cluster of 18th-century temples. The Rajbari houses the University of Burdwan, founded in 1960, with several affiliated colleges in the city. The city was constituted a municipality in 1865.
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