'Chet Singh Ghat' is a historical fortified Ghat. The place has witnessed a fierce battle between the troops of Warren Hastings and Chet Singh in 1781. The fort and Ghat were taken from British by Maharaja Prabhu Narayan Singh in the later half of 19th cent. Originally this Ghat was know at ‘Khirki Ghat; Now it has four parts known as Cheta Singh Ghat, Niranjani Ghat, Nirvani Ghat and Shivala Ghat, has three Shiva Temple belonging to 18th cent. Till first half 20th cent it was culturally quite important. The famous Budhwa Mangal festival which is celebrated for seven days is organised here. Due to sharp current of Ganga people avoid bathing here. This Ghat has been rejuvenated by state govt. in 1958

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