Desi Dream Weekend Trips
Jun 02, 2020
4 minutes
PLAN TO BE SEDUCED BY HISTORY
Uncover fascinating legends in Murshidabad, West Bengal
At its peak, Murshidabad was the capital of the Mughal Empire’s Bengal state, encompassing modern-day Bangladesh, West Bengal, Odisha and Bihar. While its prosperity has long disappeared, traces of its cosmopolitan past remain and make for a fascinating glimpse into the proud history of the region. Explore monuments such as Hazaarduari Palace and Motijhil, or pick up silk, a craft passed down over centuries in the region.
Seek out the Stone Age in Chitradurga, Karnataka
This town is steeped in ancient history dating back thousands of years. Artefacts recovered from caves in Chandravalli and from other excavations in the region have revealed traces of humans living
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