Bachhawali Tope
বাচ্চাওয়ালী তোপ
An ancient bronze cannon beside the Hazarduari. Legend says its firing was so loud it caused premature births nearby, hence its name, roughly 'child cannon'.
The cannon was cast around the 14th to 15th centuries and is about 5.5 metres long. It originally lay on the bed of the Bhagirathi River and was later moved to a spot between the Hazarduari and the Imambara. The legend behind its name is a story every local guide tells. The cannon, the clock tower and the Madina Mosque can all be seen within 10 minutes, and entry is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Madina Mosque
- Nizamat Imambara
- Hazarduari Palace
- Wasif Manzil
- Fauti Masjid
- Jafarganj Cemetery
- Namak Haram Deorhi
- Katra Masjid