About Motijheel Park
Motijheel Park is a public park and recreational area surrounding the horseshoe-shaped Motijheel Lake in Lalbagh, Murshidabad, West Bengal. Excavated in the 1740s, the lake and its gardens were developed as a royal retreat and later known as Company Bagh. Today it is maintained as a landscaped park with gardens, walkways, boating facilities and a light and sound show, and is a popular leisure spot for visitors exploring Murshidabad's heritage area.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large horseshoe-shaped lake surrounded by landscaped gardens, tree-lined walkways and open lawns. The park offers pedal boating on the lake, seating areas, flower beds and views of the ruined palace of Ghaseti Begum on the lake's bend. There is a light and sound show area, food stalls and pathways for leisurely walks and photography in a calm, green setting near Murshidabad's historic sites.
Key highlights
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Horseshoe-shaped Motijheel Lake also known as Company Bagh
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Ruins of Ghaseti Begum's Palace on the lake premises
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Pedal boating facility on the lake
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Landscaped gardens, lawns and tree-lined walkways
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Evening light and sound show
History of Motijheel Park
Motijheel Lake was excavated in the 1740s by Nawazish Muhammad Khan, son-in-law and deputy of Nawab Alivardi Khan. He built a palace and gardens on its banks for his wife Ghaseti Begum, daughter of Alivardi Khan. The lake was named Motijheel meaning Pearl Lake. During the East India Company period the area was developed as Company Bagh. The remains of Ghaseti Begum's palace still stand within the park premises.
Culture & Context
The park preserves the garden and lake culture of 18th-century Murshidabad Nawabi architecture and is an important recreational and cultural space for local residents and tourists. It is part of the Murshidabad heritage circuit and hosts leisure activities and an evening light and sound show that presents local history for visitors.
Route
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