Curzon Gate

Curzon Gate, also known as Bijoy Toran, is a prominent colonial-era monumental gateway located at the busy intersection of Grand Trunk Road and Bijoy Chand Road in Bardhaman, West Bengal. Built in 1902-1903 by Maharaja Bijay Chand Mahatab to commemorate Lord Curzon's visit to Bardhaman in 1904, it features Indo-European architecture with eight circular columns and three arches. Illuminated at night, it serves as the iconic landmark and entrance to the town.

Visitors can expect a large ornate arched gateway standing on a busy traffic roundabout in central Bardhaman. The structure features three arches supported by eight circular columns with European-style detailing and decorative carvings. It is viewed from the roadside and is especially attractive when illuminated in the evening. The surroundings are urban and bustling with shops, traffic and pedestrians. It is an open roadside monument for sightseeing and photography rather than an enclosed complex.

Curzon Gate was constructed in 1902-1903 by Maharaja Bijay Chand Mahatab of Bardhaman to commemorate the visit of Lord Curzon, then Viceroy of India, to Bardhaman in 1904. Built in Indo-European style, it marked the royal welcome to the Viceroy. After independence it was renamed Bijoy Toran, but remains popularly known as Curzon Gate.

The gate is the most recognizable landmark and symbol of Bardhaman town, representing its colonial heritage and royal history under the Bardhaman Raj. It serves as a central orientation point and cultural icon for the city and is a common gathering and photography spot for visitors.