Chet Singh Ghat has a very important historical significance amongst all other Ghats in Varanasi. The Ghat and the adjoining fort was built by the king of Kashi Raja Balvant Singh. Chet Sing is also known as Shivala Ghat as it is situated near Shivala area.
In the year 1781, a war was held at the fort between Warren Hastings and Chet Singh wherein Chet Singh lost the battle, and left the fort. The fort and ghat has been taken from British by Maharaja Prabhu Narayan Singh in the latter half of 19th century after more than 100 years. After getting the possession of the fort from the british, Maharaja Prabhu Narayan Singh donated the northern part of the fort to the Naga Sadhus. King Prabhu Narayan Singh named the present ghat as Chet Sing Ghat in the name of his ancestor king Chet Singh.
There are three Shiva temple of 18th century at this ghat. The famous Burhwa Mangal Mela used to celebrate right here at the ghat in the month Chaitra. For last few years the fair is being celebrated at Ramnagar Fort and sometimes at Dashaswamedh ghat also. This ghat was last renovated by the UP government in the year 1958.
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