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Malda Museum

The town of Malda used to be the ancient capital of Bengal before colonial rule. The Malda Museum, situated on Bandh Road, serves to showcase the rich historical heritage of the area.

The town of Malda used to be the ancient capital of Bengal before colonial rule. The Malda Museum, situated on Bandh Road, serves to showcase the rich historical heritage of the area. The museum has a number of fine specimens like stone and bronze sculptures, dating back to around 750 AD to 1200 AD. Other exhibits include ancient coins, stone inscriptions, copper plate inscriptions, manuscripts of medieval periods (in Bengali and Sanskrit), as well as pottery, arms and weaponry of the medieval period among other artefacts. The highlights of the museum include ancient sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries.