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Karnasubarna




Karnasubarna is an ancient town located near Murshidabad in Murshidabad District, once the capital of King Gaureshwar Sasanka. Main attraction is a Buddhist Vihar, built in memory of Lord Buddha who stayed here for seven days. Emperor Ashoka also built a stupa to commemorate Buddha. Apart from this, Karnasubarna houses a jail, Berhampore court, and a barrack field where Robert Clive and Warren Hastings had lived.



Updated on 10th August, 2015
District: Murshidabad

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