History
Katwa is a town in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal, at the southern bank of the Ajay River.
Overview
Katwa is a town in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal, at the southern bank of the Ajay River.
Historical Timeline
1510
In January 1510, Sri Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu received "Diksha" from his guru Kesava Bharati at the site of the current Sri Gauranga Bari Temple in Katwa.
1717
Nawab Murshid Quli Khan, Nawab of Bengal, first established a chowki at Katwa during his reign (1717-1727).
1742
Between 1742 and 1751, Katwa was invaded by the Bargis (break-away Maratha groups) several times, as part of the Maratha invasions of Bengal.
1742
It was the site of the First Battle of Katwa (1742) and the Second Battle of Katwa (1745), with Nawab Alivardi Khan of Bengal defeating the Marathas both times.
1757
In the Battle of Plassey (1757), on 19 June 1757, Katwa was the last Nawabi garrison conquered by British forces before heading to Plassey.
1757
Robert Clive held a council of war in Katwa on 21 June 1757, where the decision was taken to cross the Hooghly River to Plassey.
Historical Sites
Sri Gauranga Bari
Ajay Park
Notable Figures
Sri Gauranga Bari
Ajay Park
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