Jahan Kosha cannon, Artillery monument in Murshidabad, India.
The Jahan Kosha Cannon measures 17 feet 6 inches in length and 3 feet in width, with a circumference of 5 feet at the touch hole end.
Cast in 1637 by blacksmith Janardan Karmakar in Dacca during Shah Jahan's reign, this cannon served as a defense weapon for the Bengal Nawabs.
The name Jahan Kosha translates to 'Destroyer of the World' in Persian, reflecting the military power of the Mughal Empire in Bengal.
Located 400 meters southeast of Katra Mosque in Topekhana district, visitors can reach the site by taking a taxi from Murshidabad railway station.
The cannon contains eight metals in its composition: silver, gold, lead, copper, zinc, tin, iron, and mercury, demonstrating advanced metallurgy techniques.
Location: Murshidabad
GPS coordinates: 24.18123,88.28823
Latest update: November 3, 2025 17:44
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