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৩৭৬ } still goes by the name of Goomghur The following legend is attached to Issurepoor and its vicinity. Goomghur was the seat of a very powerful Rajah by name Pertab Audit, who was looked on as the greatest sovereign that had ever reigned in Bengal. He adorned the seat of his government with noble buildings, made rounds, built mosques, temples, dug tanks, wells, and in fact did every thing that a sovereign desiring the well being of his subjects could do. At Issureepoor he built a temple, dedicating it to the goddess “Kalee” and also a large sort, both of which are still in existence. He appointed the ancestors of the present proprietors, “Udhecaree Baboos,” as priests to the temple. The goddess Kalee, pleased with the zealous devotions of the Rajah and his charity to all around, appeared to him, bestowing a blessing on him, and said, that “in conse. quence of his exalted piety, she would always aid him in every difficulty, and would never leave him until the Rajah himself drove her from his presence.” On the strength of this he made war on all his neighbours, and through the goddess’ protection came off victorious in every battle, and all around acknowledged his inde. pendence. After reigning many years in peace amongst his subjects, he took it into his head, that at his death the throne might be usurped by his uncle and family setting aside the rights of his own sons. To prevent such an occurrence, he had them all assassinated. The uncle's name was Bussunt Roy. An infant, the son • ধূমঘাটের স্থলে গুমঘর লেথ হইয়াছে।