Dutch Cemetery
47F8+CGQ, Swami Akhandananda Sarani Rd, Raninagar, Cossimbazar, Berhampore, West Bengal 742103, India
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The English, Dutch and French East India companies all maintained factories at Cossimbazar. In 1658 the first English agent of the East India Company (EIC) was established there, and in 1667 the chief of the factory there became an ex officio member of council. In English documents of this period, and till the early 19th century, the Hooghly River was described as the “Cossimbazar river”, and the triangular piece of land between the Hooghly, Padma and Jalangi, on which the city stands, as the island of Cossimbazar. The proximity of the factory to Murshidabad, the capital of the Nawabs of Bengal, while it was the main source of its wealth and of its political importance.Only a few graves amongst the 45 odd graves in this cemetary are in good shape and is now maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Different architectural style of tomb can be seen here.
Although its a protected site and declared as a Monument of National importance by ASI, its maintenence needs to be improved. Specially some writeups should be made available at the place detailing the historical importance of the site and other related information.
Strange to see with so many historical places to see and enjoy Murshidabad has still not developed into a prime tourist location of WestBengal.
Its located near a railway level crossing near Cossimbazar railway station.
Worth visiting if time permits.