History
Basirhat is a city in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. Along the banks of the Ichamati River and close to the Bangladesh border, the city is famous widely for its Durga Puja.
Overview
Basirhat is a city in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. Along the banks of the Ichamati River and close to the Bangladesh border, the city is famous widely for its Durga Puja.
Historical Timeline
1810
Indigo cultivation started in Basirhat in 1810.
1822
In 1822, Prince Dwarkanath Tagore became the 'Nimki Dewan' or Serestadar.
1840
Hat on the banks of the Ichamati river in 1840 and the old bazaar of Basirhat was established 60 years later in 1900.
1922
Basirhat New Market was established in 1922.
Historical Sites
Lake Terrace
Basirhat Dakshina Kali Temple
Notable Figures
Lake Terrace
Basirhat Dakshina Kali Temple
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