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Dargah of Zafar Khan Gazi

Overview

•The dargah contains the mortal remains of Zafar Khan, a commander of the Delhi Sultan Feroze Shah.
•He defeated the local Hindu king and established the Turkish rule in Bengal.

Highlights

The dargah contains the mortal remains of Zafar Khan, a commander of the Delhi Sultan Feroze Shah.
He defeated the local Hindu king and established the Turkish rule in Bengal.
Later he died fighting another Hindu king of the region.
He was laid to rest on a mound overlooking the Hooghly River.
The dragha is housed inside a walled complex which also houses a mosque.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

Things to Do

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The dargah contains the mortal remains of Zafar Khan, a commander of the Delhi Sultan Feroze Shah. He defeated the local Hindu king and established the Turkish rule in Bengal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The dargah contains the mortal remains of Zafar Khan, a commander of the Delhi Sultan Feroze Shah. He defeated the local Hindu king and established the Turkish rule in Bengal.

It is about 1.1 km from central Bansberia.

The most comfortable months are January, February, March, November and December; April is the hottest, with highs around 34°C.