Nizamat Imambara

Large Shi'ite imambara facing Hazarduari Palace in the Nizamat complex.

The Nizamat Imambara stands opposite Hazarduari Palace and gives the palace quarter its scale. The long white facade, ceremonial grounds, and river nearby make this one of the most striking compositions in Murshidabad.

Access can depend on religious occasions and local rules, so check before assuming you can enter freely. Even from outside, it is an essential stop because it shows the religious and courtly side of the Nawab's capital in one sweep.

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