History of Kolkata
History of
Kolkata
Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) was a colonial city
Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) was a colonial city
The British East India Company developed Calcutta as a village by establishing an artificial riverine port in the 18th century.
The British East India Company developed Calcutta as a village by establishing an artificial riverine port in the 18th century.
Kolkata was the capital of the British India until 1911.
Kolkata was the capital of the British India until 1911.
From the 14th to 16th centuries, Kolkata was under the rule of the Bengal Sultanate.
From the 14th to 16th centuries, Kolkata was under the rule of the Bengal Sultanate.
The city is the birthplace of modern Indian literary and artistic thought and of Indian nationalism
The city is the birthplace of modern Indian literary and artistic thought and of Indian nationalism
North Kolkata is the oldest area of Kolkata, a fascinating district dominated by narrow little lanes and hundreds of century-old buildings.
North Kolkata is the oldest area of Kolkata, a fascinating district dominated by narrow little lanes and hundreds of century-old buildings.
Kolkata's architecture includes many imperial landmarks, including the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and the Grand Hotel.
Kolkata's architecture includes many imperial landmarks, including the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and the Grand Hotel.
Spence's, the first ever hotel in Asia was opened to the public in 1830. The Great Eastern Hotel was established in 1840 or 1841 by David Wilson.
Spence's, the first ever hotel in Asia was opened to the public in 1830. The Great Eastern Hotel was established in 1840 or 1841 by David Wilson.
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