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 Jagat Seth
Jagat Seth meaning the "Banker of the World", was a title conferred on Fateh Chand,
a very rich banker in Bengal in the first half of the 18th century. The founder of the house of Jagat Seth
was Manick Chand who came to Dhaka from Patna in the early eighteenth century and
established a trading firm.
When Murshid Quli Khan, the Dewan of Bengal transferred his capital to Murshidabad, Manick Chand moved with him to the new capital. Emperor Farrukhsiyar, soon after his accession to the throne of Delhi in 1712, honoured Manick Chand with the title of "Nagar Seth" (Banker of the city). Manick Chand died in 1714 and under Fateh Chand, his nephew, adopted son and successor the house achieved real greatness. The title of Jagat Seth was bestowed on Fateh Chand by emperor Muhammad Shah in 1723. The transactions of this firm have been compared with those of the Bank of England. Jyotirlinga
In our country there are twelve "Jyotirlingas" of Lord Shiva at twelve places
that are sacred to the Hindus. It is believed that all these twelve Jyotilingas are "Swayambhus"
meaning that they sprung up by themselves at these places and afterwards only temples were built.
Every Hindu believes that at least once in his lifetime he must visit these twelve Jyotirlingas and then
he will be absolved of all the sinful acts he may have done.
These twelve Jyotirlingas are :
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