Cossimbazar Rajbari
কাশিমবাজার রাজবাড়ি
Princely residences in Cossimbazar, an 18th- and 19th-century silk trading hub; both the large and small palaces can be visited, and part of one has been converted into a heritage hotel.
Cossimbazar was once Bengal's silk trading centre and a hub for the East India Company. The 'Small Palace' (Chhoto Rajbari) is maintained by the Roy family; part of it has become a heritage hotel, and it is open to visitors. The 'Big Palace' (Boro Rajbari) retains its large courtyard, temples and colonnades. It lies about 10 km south of Murshidabad near Baharampur and can be reached by car. Entry is low-priced.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Motijheel
- Khushbagh
- Jahan Kosha Cannon
- Wasif Manzil
- Katra Masjid
- Fauti Masjid
- Hazarduari Palace
- Madina Mosque