India, March 26 -- Murshidabad is a living archive of the Battle of Plassey's tragic narrative. Here, each rustling leaf, each grain of soil, echoes the heart-wrenching sagas of 1757. Every brick of Murshidabad bears witness to the Nawab of Bengal Siraj-ud-Daula's tragic downfall, a chilling testament to Mir Jafar's treachery. Today, the must-visit historical places in Murshidabad may serve as popular tourist attractions, but for me, it's a visceral journey through a wormhole, a plunge into the moment that irrevocably shaped India's destiny.

The first time I stood here, the schoolbook narratives of the Battle of Plassey became a chilling reality. Hazarduari Palace, Mir Jafar's tomb, Motijheel, and the Nizamat Imambara weren't mere touri...