Magura
Khulna Division

Magura Districtমাগুরা

Capital of Raja Sitaram Ray, on the banks of the Madhumati.

Best time to visitNovember–February
How many days1 day
Places to see3

Places to see

  1. 1Ruins of Raja Sitaram Ray's palace (Mohammadpur)
  2. 2Madhumati River
  3. 3Nabaganga riverbank

Where to stay

  1. 1Hotels in town

What to eat

  1. 1River fish
  2. 2Date-palm jaggery

Culture

Birthplace of poet Farrukh Ahmad.

History

In the early 18th century Raja Sitaram Ray built his capital at Mohammadpur and declared independence from the Mughal governor.

How to get there

3.5–4 hours by bus from Dhaka.