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Coochbehar District <>Coochbehar town <> History <> Temples <> Map Coochbehar
During the 11th and 12th Century AD, the Pala-Senas used to rule Coochbehar. The sculptures, coins of the Sultanate and the Mughal Periods, temples, mosques of the mediaeval and late mediaeval period reveals that the ancient territory of Kamrup played a role in the development of the present region of CoochBehar district in West Bengal.
The main attraction in Cooch Behar is however, the Palace of Koch king Maharaja Nripendra Narayan. Idealized from the concept of classical European style of Italian Renaissance, this magnificent palace was built by the Maharaja in 1887.
Cooch Behar is a land of pious temples. The most notable among these is the Madan Mohan Bari. Modan Mohan temple: Situated in the heart of the Cooch Behar town, the popular temple was constructed by Maharaja Nripendra Narayan during 1885 to 1889. The deities include Lord Madan Mohan, Ma Kali, Ma Tara and Ma Bhavani. On the occasion of Raas Puja the traditional Raas Jatra Festival along with Rass Mela is held in Cooch Behar which is among the biggest festivals of North Bengal. more temples in Koochbehar Nearby Places Buxa Tiger Reserve < > Gorumara Park < > Jaldapara <> Jalpaguri <> Malbazar <> Rasikbil
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CoochBehar
district is situated in the north-east corner of West Bengal in India.
It is bordered by
The
early mention about the existance of Kamrup territory can be found as
early as in 4th century AD in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription of the
famous Emperor Samudragupta of the Gupta Dynasty. At a distance of 13
kilometer to the west of Dinhata Police Station is the location of Gosanimari
village where a huge mound was traditionally believed to be the ancient
capital of 'Kamtapur' of the 'Khen' kings. At present excavation is going
on at the site with some very interesting results.
Cooch
behar is also famous for large water bodies. Among them the Rasik bil
is one of the most important one for large collection of migratory birds
assemble here every year. The forest department has built accommodation
in 