Hooghly Imambara | Kolkata | West Bengal Heritage | by Humayunn Peerzaada
The historic Hooghly Imambara, located in Bandel near Kolkata, was built in 1841 by Hajee Mohummud Mohsin and completed in 1861 at a cost of more than two lakh rupees — a massive sum for that era. Its iconic clock was specially imported from England. This two-storied structure features a wide entrance, giant towers, and…