Binaygarh: West Medinipur's Dacoit Fort Could Become New Tourist Hub
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News18•22-01-2026, 19:46
Binaygarh: West Medinipur's Dacoit Fort Could Become New Tourist Hub
- •An ancient, dilapidated fort in Binaygarh, Narayangarh, West Medinipur, holds a unique history of dacoits returning to mainstream society.
- •Historians reveal that the fort was named 'Binaygarh' after dacoit leader Binayak by King Deviballabh of the Pal dynasty.
- •The Pal dynasty, founded by Gandharva Pal, aimed to suppress dacoits and integrate them into society, with Narayangarh named after his son Narayanballabh.
- •Binaygarh once featured a pleasure palace, wind palace, stables, a Baraduari, and a large lake known as 'Ranbandh'.
- •Locals are advocating for the preservation and development of Binaygarh as a tourist center to educate future generations about this historical site.
Why It Matters: Binaygarh, a historic fort in West Medinipur named after a dacoit leader, is poised for tourism development.
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