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Cooch Behar, also known as Koch Bihar, [1] was a princely state in India during the British Raj. [2] The state was placed under the Bengal States Agency, part of the Eastern States Agency of the Bengal Presidency. It was located south of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, in present-day West Bengal.
During the British Raj, Cooch Behar was the seat of the princely state of Koch Bihar, ruled by the Koch dynasty. On 20 August 1949, Cooch Behar District was transformed from a princely state to its present status, with the city of Cooch Behar as its headquarters.
Cooch Behar district (pronounced [ˈkuːtʃ biˈɦaːr]) is a district of the Indian state of West Bengal. Formerly part of the Kamarupa kingdom, the area became the heart of the Kamata Kingdom in the 12th century.
Aug 10, 2024 · Cooch Behar, town, eastern West Bengal state, northeastern India. It lies just east of the Torsa River. The town is an agricultural market centre, has major road and rail connections, and is linked by air with Kolkata. Leather-goods manufacture is an important industry. Once the seat of a princely.
Cooch Behar (Bengali: কোচবিহার Kocbihār), also spelt Koch Bihar, is a town in the Northern Plains of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and the remnants of its royal heritage.
Cooch Behar, a historic city in West Bengal, is situated about 700 km from Kolkata. Renowned for its rich history and cultural heritage, Cooch Behar attracts numerous visitors each year. With a population of around 77,935, this vibrant city offers a mix of natural beauty and historical significance.
Sep 19, 2016 · Visit Cooch Behar - an erstwhile princely state with a grand Rajbari or royal palace, a lake, and many ancient temples.
