Curzon Gate

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• The Curzon Gate, also known as the Bijay Toran, is a prominent landmark in Bardhaman city in Purba Bardhaman district in West Bengal, India.
• It is located at the crossing of Bijoy Chand Road and Grand Trunk Road.

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Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

• •It was built in 1902/1903, on the occasion of the coronation of Maharaja Bijay Chand Mahatab as ruler of the Bardhaman Raj.
• •The gate is located on the Grand Trunk Road.
• •The former royal palace is located 1 km from the gate.
• •The pomp and grandeur of Lord Curzon’s visit to Bardhaman in 1904 established the name of the gate as Curzon Gate.

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