Murshidabad (district), India
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Azimganj (আজিমগঞ্জ Ājimgonj), a heritage town in Murshidabad, is the district's main railway hub.
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The temple complex houses four temples of "Do chala" or 'Bangla' style of architecture, hence the name "Char Bangla". The outer walls of two temples are decorated with intricate terracotta ornamentation. The temples were constructed by Rani Bhabani of Natore in 18th century.
Just north of the Char Bangla Complex, the Gangeshwar Temple follows the Jor Bangla style of architecture and also has rich terracotta ornamentation.
This octagonal temple lacks terracotta ornamentation but it is largely compensated by beautiful stucco work, It was built by Tarasundari (daughter of Rani Bhabani) in 1755.
The temple follows the do-chala style architecture. The linga housed inside the temple has five faces and hence the name.
A 300-year-old heritage mansion converted into a boutique heritage hotel. The mansion was built in the 18th century by the Jain merchants from Rajasthan, who came to be known as Sheherwali or "city dwellers". It specialises in the Sheherwali cuisine, which is a unique blend of Rajasthani vegetarian and Bengali food.
Azimganj, along with the temple town of Boronagar, are mostly explored from a day trip from Murshidabad. Hotels in Murshidabad can arrange for totos for the trip. There are no bridges across the river.
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