History of Baharampur

Baharampur is located in the Indian state of West Bengal, and it is one of the most renowned cities of the state. It is located right in the center, which makes it easier to travel to South Bengal or North Bengal from here. In accordance to the census of 2011, the city has a population of around 305,609 people. Baharampore falls among the list of the seventh largest city in West Bengal, the others being Asansol, Durgapur, Siliguri, English Bazar, and Bardhaman. In the year 2011, the city received nominations to become a municipal corporation. There was a time when many Brahmins inhabited this city, and that is where the name Baharampore is derived from. The city is also known to be the administrative headquarters of the district of Murshidabad. It is situated around 200 km away from the capital of West Bengal, Kolkata. This city is located on the eastern banks of the River Bhagirathi, which is one of the major distributaries of the Ganga River.

History of Baharampore

The East India Company fortified Baharampore in 1757. This continued almost till the year 1870. Karnasubarna is a place that is located very close to the city of Baharampur, and it is popular for the history that dates back to as long as 600 AD. There are a number of buildings from the 1600s that are still located there. The cantonment was first represented as the municipality in the year 1876. It was also the headquarters of the district of Murshidabad. The college of Baharampur was established in the year 1853. In the year 1888, it was made a local committee that was supported and looked after by Rani Swarnamayi.

The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857

In the year 1857, in the month of February, the very first battle took place in the Branch Square of Baharampur. The battle was the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. At this time, Baharampore was under the rule of Raja Krishnath. In the year 1901, the city of Baharampur had around 24,397 people which included Kasim Bazar, an ancient and renowned town of Baharampur. Kasim Bazar and the Lalbagh boar have been witnesses to a blood covered and the majestic epoch of the history of India.

The Golden Bengal

One of the most affected areas of the city of Baharampore were the areas near the banks of the Bhagirathi River. It reveals the downgrade of the city and abscess marketing that were prevalent in the city. Baharampur was hit by a famine in 1971, and this area was badly victimized by the effects of the famine. This area used to be a major producer of the jute crop. The area is very famous as the jute cultivation goes on even now. There was a time when the fathers taught their sons the methods of agriculture and farming near the Ganga River. The regions near the Ganga River were very fertile, and it was referred to as the Golden Bengal by the British.

A huge disruption of the law and the order took place here after the East India Company left India. This was mostly due to the unprecedented activities that were going on here when Murshidabad was the capital of India. Later, Kolkata became the capital, and finally, Delhi got the position.

Baharampur is very well-known because of the cultural activities that go on in this city throughout the year. Baharampur has a rich history and culture. Theatre festivals go in this city, and people from all over the state of West Bengal come to Baharampur to be a part of this spectacular event.