Ganga Mahal Ghat
| Ganga Mahal Ghat | |
|---|---|
| Native name गंगा महल घाट (Hindi) | |
Ganga Mahal Ghat front view | |
| Location | Varanasi |
| Coordinates | 25°17′23″N 83°00′23″E / 25.289675°N 83.006362°E |
| Elevation | 72.35 meters |
| Founder | Narayan dynasty |
| Built | 1830 |
| Built for | To house palace for Benares State |
| Architectural style | Uttar Pradesh style |
| Governing body | Varanasi Nagar Nigam |
| Owner | Maharani Trust of Benares State |
Location of Ganga Mahal Ghat in Varanasi district | |
Ganga Mahal Ghat (Hindi: गंगा महल घाट) is one of the main ghats on the Ganges River in Varanasi, India. Constructed in 1830 by the Narayan dynasty, the ghat is north of Assi Ghat and was originally constructed as an extension to Assi Ghat.[1][2][3][4]
History
The Narayan dynasty, in 1830, constructed a palace by the Ganga in Varanasi. The palace was called "Ganga Mahal" (Mahal means palace in Hindi). Since the palace was located on the ghat, the ghat came to be known as "Ganga Mahal Ghat". Stone steps between Assi Ghat and Ganga Mahal Ghat separate the two ghats. This palace houses the design studio of Hemang Agrawal[5] whereas the upper floors are used by the "Indo-Swedish Study Centre" organised by Karlstad University.[1][2][3][4]
Location
Ganga Mahal Ghat is situated on the bank of the Ganges. It is 6 kilometers south-east of Varanasi Junction railway station and 100 meters north of Assi Ghat.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Ganga Mahal Ghat". Varanasi.nic.in. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
- ^ a b "Ghats of Varanasi". Varanasi.org. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
- ^ a b "About Ghats". kashiyana.com. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
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