Buxa fort to become a museum September 9, 2002

According to reports the work has already been undertaken and is currently at its final stage. The approach road to the fort from Santalabari will also be repaired. After making the necessary estimations for the project, it is revealed that it will require Rs.2.20 crore. Both the Union Tourism Ministry and the State Archaeological department were sent the copy of the report.Ms. Dipti Dutta, The Zilla Parishad Sabhadhipati added that an amount of Rs. 1 lakh has been sanctioned to search for more places of archaeological importance in the district.

It is believed that the Buxa Fort, situated in the Binchulla Hills of Buxa Tiger Reserve Forest at an altitude of 2600 ft, was constructed by the king of Bhutan during the 18th century with an intention to protect their country.

The fort was positioned so as to help guard the road connecting Tibet with India via Bhutan, which was famous known as the 'Silk Route'. The British captured this fort at the end of the 18th century and used it a watchtower.

In the 1930's as well as between 1942 to1946, the fort was used as prison for the freedom fighters of India who was fighting against the British Empire. During this period martyrs like Jiten Gupta, Krishnapada Chakraborty, Major Satya Gupta, Trailokya Maharaj, and Hem Ghosh were kept there.

Because of its historical significance the fort is considered as a place of special importance by the old timers who often visit Buxa fort to recapitulate their memories and to pay their tribute to the martyrs' column.

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