Brush Up On History

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Founded by the freedom fighter Rani Rashmoni, Dakshineswar is a good place to visit to learn about one of Bengal’s most powerful women social reformers and freedom fighter. Visit the temple office premises to read more about her feats and also about how she single-handedly managed to fight the British on several counts. Rani Rashmoni is not only credited with the construction of a road from Subernarekha River to Puri for pilgrims, but also for the construction of several ghats along the Ganges including Babu Ghat, Ahiritola Ghat and Nimtola Ghat.