Jafarganj Cemetery
জাফরাগঞ্জ সমাধিক্ষেত্র
The burial ground of Mir Jafar and his family; he betrayed Siraj ud-Daulah at Plassey and was later installed as Nawab by the British.
The cemetery lies in the north of the city, and within its walls are the tombs of Mir Jafar, his son Miran and later Nawabs. In Bengali, Mir Jafar's name remains a byword for 'traitor' to this day. Across the road from the cemetery stands the 'Gate of the Betrayer' (Namak Haram Deorhi). The surroundings are simple. It can be seen on the way during a northern itinerary, and entry costs very little.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Namak Haram Deorhi
- House of Jagat Seth
- Kathgola Garden Palace
- Nizamat Imambara
- Bachhawali Tope
- Madina Mosque
- Hazarduari Palace
- Wasif Manzil