Khushbagh, India Cruises

Khushbagh, India Cruise Port

• Don't miss a visit to the tomb of Siraj ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal. With the end of his rule came the beginning of the British East India Company ruling Bengal and eventually taking over almost all of South Asia. His tomb is marked with a simple, elegant single-story mausoleum.
   
• There's also a mosque here that was built by Nawab Alivardi Khan, mirroring that of the Jama Masjid (main mosque) of Delhi. It was built on a plinth, or heavy stone base, of 2,675 square feet.
   
• While Siraj ud-Daulah and Alivardi Khan are both entombed within a square, flat-roofed mausoleum, the graves of the other family members are largely unmarked.
   
• Also important for its architectural style, guided tours through the site will give you a complete look into the history and influences that went into creating this magnificent garden and cemetery; the stories of the Nawabs and their families bring history to life.