Gour
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Far From City: 8 kms from city center
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History Of Gour
Believed to have been discovered by Lord Lakshman, this city had been mention in Puranic texts as old as 500 BC. During that time, Gour was under the Mauryan empire. From the 8th century to the 11th century, Bengal was under the rule of the Pala dynasty which led to a massive boom in the following of the Buddhist way of life in the city.
The rule of the Palas was followed by the rule of the Sen Dynasty, which was overthrown by the Mughals and the Afghans in 1204 AD. The Muslims retained Gour as their seat of power for three centuries straight. Around the year 1350, the Sultans of Bengal established their independence and transferred their power over to Pandua.
Monuments of Gour
Gour is a feast for history lovers, for it houses a number monuments within proximity. The Bada Darwaza is an imposing structure which is marvelous and humbling at the same time. Revel in the magnificence of God at the famous mosques of Gour- Eunuch's Mosque, Tantipar Mosque and Kadam Rasut Mosque. Dakhil Darwaza is a regal gateway which opens into the ruins of a 15th-century castle.
The southeast corner of the fort encloses the ruins of the old palace and is a must visit. The Firoz Minar is a three storey construction which has twelve adjacent faces, and the top two storeys are circular in their construction. You can capture a bird's eye view of the city from atop this tower as well.
How to Reach Gour
Buses from Esplanade terminus in Kolkata go to Malda via NH 34. For a comfortable journey, you can also avail package tour to Gour and surrounding places.
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