Motijhil, Historical lake in Murshidabad, India.
Motijhil is a horseshoe-shaped lake stretching across southern Murshidabad with dark waters that mirror the buildings around it. The shoreline holds several historical structures that shape how the place looks and feels.
Nawazish Muhammad Khan, the son-in-law of Nawab Alivardi Khan, created this lake in the 1740s and built the Sang-i-Dalan palace on its shore. It became part of Murshidabad's urban development during that period.
The Kala Masjid mosque near the lake houses a special Quran manuscript written by Nawazish Muhammad Khan, displaying Persian calligraphy techniques.
The lake is located south of the old city and is easy to reach since it sits near the main attractions. It is best visited during daylight hours, and visitors should be prepared for damp ground near the water's edge.
The adjacent Sang-i-Dalan palace contains black basalt pillars that were brought from the ruins of the medieval city of Gaur. These columns show how building materials from older settlements were reused.
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