Murshidabad district is a district of in the Indian state of West Bengal.
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10 Facts About Murshidabad district
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Murshidabad district shifted his office from Dacca to Maksudabad in 1702 CE.
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The Murshidabad district palace, dating from 1837, is a magnificent building in Italian style.
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The Murshidabad district is drained by the Bhagirathi and Jalangi rivers and their tributaries.
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The Murshidabad district is known for the quality and diversity of Mango produced.
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Murshidabad district has always had a high reputation for its quality of silk and that was one of the primary exports that the English East India Company made to England.
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Murshidabad district has had a long association with the silk industry particularly during the times of the English East India company, which saw the emergence of two English factories to spruce up the production of silk as there was a growing demand in England owing to the cheaper prices and superior quality, particularly during a time when the Italians started charging additional cess.
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At present, Murshidabad district is a hub for sericulture and handicrafts.
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The Murshidabad district has a population density of 1,334 inhabitants per square kilometre.
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