Plassey (Palashi) at a glance
Plassey is the English spelling of Palashi, the village where the Battle of Plassey took place on 23 June 1757. Siraj ud-Daulah, the ruler of Bengal, met British forces under Robert Clive here. A memorial now marks the place, and a railway station carries the name.
One point surprises many visitors. Palashi lies in Nadia district, not in Murshidabad district. It is a trip into the neighbouring district, and it is often combined with the sights around Hazarduari and Khoshbagh. For the palace side of the trip, see places to visit in Murshidabad, or look at Murshidabad tours from Kolkata that include Palashi.
Plassey by rail: how it compares with Berhampore
Rail distances from Kolkata on the Hazarduari Express line.
| Station | Rail km from Kolkata | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Plassey | 146 | The station for the battlefield and memorial |
| Berhampore Court | 182 | 36 rail km further along the same line |
| Murshidabad | 193 | The Murshidabad stop in the same timetable |
These are rail distances, not road distances, and they do not measure the walk or ride from the station to the memorial. Plassey fits well as a stop on the way to or from Kolkata, or as a separate trip out of Berhampore. Check the current timetable for which trains stop at Plassey.
Murshidabad tours that include Plassey
Multi-day programs and private trips from Kolkata, with live prices and availability.
What happened at Plassey in 1757
The battle in a few lines.
On 23 June 1757, Siraj ud-Daulah fought British forces under Robert Clive at Plassey. Siraj ud-Daulah ruled Bengal from 1756 to 1757 and is known as the last independent ruler of Bengal.
Plassey was a key event in the shift of power towards the East India Company. It did not turn all of India into a British colony that day. Later events and decades shaped British rule across the country.
The battle also belongs to the story of the Nawabs of Bengal. For the full sequence from 1717 to the 1800s, read the history of Murshidabad.
The memorial and the battlefield today
What stands there and how old it is.
The stone of 1883
A British stone commemorating the victory was put up in 1883. Battle and memorial are not the same age: the stone came 126 years after the fight.
The monument you see now
The present monument was built later, in the time of Lord Curzon. Treat it as a later addition to the 1883 stone.
A site with a story
Plan Plassey as a memorial site where you can think about the events of 1757. The photos on this page show a monument and memorial stones. Ask locally about hours, entry and parking before you go.
The station sign at Plassey is the first thing many rail travellers see. From the station, ask locally for the way to the memorial.
Palashi and Murshidabad on one trip
Where it fits in a multi-day plan.
A 3-day example
A program of 3 days and 2 nights can use day one for Cossimbazar, day two for Hazarduari, Katra, the Imambara and Kathgola, and the last day for Khoshbagh and Palashi. It is one example, not a standard. Entry fees and a guide are not part of that package.
The link with Khoshbagh
Siraj ud-Daulah lies buried at Khoshbagh, in Murshidabad. Visiting both places on one trip shows the start and the end of that story. Details are on the places to visit page.
Getting there
For the Kolkata line, the Hazarduari Express and timetable examples, see getting there. Check the current timetable before you go.
Plassey: frequently asked questions
When was the Battle of Plassey?
On 23 June 1757. Siraj ud-Daulah fought British forces under Robert Clive.
Is Plassey in Murshidabad district?
No. Palashi is in Nadia district, next to Murshidabad. A station with the same name connects it with Sealdah.
How far is Plassey from Berhampore?
By rail, the station of Berhampore Court is 36 rail km beyond Plassey on the line from Kolkata. Road distance from Berhampore depends on where you start and on the route, so ask locally.
What is the memorial at Plassey?
A British victory stone was set up in 1883. The present monument dates from the time of Lord Curzon.
Is berhampore.org an official site?
No. It is an independent travel guide and is not run by any museum, authority or tourism board.