Khushbagh
খোশবাগ
The Nawab family cemetery on the west bank of the Bhagirathi, where the last independent Nawab, Siraj ud-Daulah, lies buried.
'Khushbagh' means 'garden of delight'. The garden holds the graves of Alivardi Khan, Siraj ud-Daulah, his wife Lutfunnisa and others. Siraj was killed in 1757 after his defeat at the Battle of Plassey, which makes the cemetery an important site of memory in modern Bengali history. Visitors cross the river by ferry from the pier near the Hazarduari, then walk or take a cycle rickshaw about 1.5 km. The garden is quiet and planted with flowers and trees, and entry is free.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Wasif Manzil
- Motijheel
- Hazarduari Palace
- Madina Mosque
- Bachhawali Tope
- Nizamat Imambara
- Fauti Masjid
- Katra Masjid