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1. www.britannica.com › place › KolkataKolkata | History, Population, Government, & Facts | Britannica

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   2 days ago · Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), city, capital of West Bengal state, and former capital (1772–1911) of British India. It is one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports. The city is centered on the east bank of the Hugli River, about 96 miles upstream from the head of the Bay of Bengal.

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     The history of Kolkata as a British settlement, known to the...

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     Kolkata is the centre of India’s large jute-processing...

   • Capital of British India

     Kolkata - Cultural Hub, Colonial Legacy, India's City:...

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     Kolkata - Urban Planning, Culture, Economy: The most...

   • Capital of West Bengal

     Kolkata - Indian City, West Bengal, Cultural Hub: In 1947...

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     Kolkata - Culture, Arts, Cuisine: Kolkata is perhaps the...

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     Baranagar, city, southeastern West Bengal state,...

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     Dum Dum, the industrial suburbs of Kolkata (Calcutta),...

2. www.tripadvisor.in › Attractions-g304558-Activities-c42THE 30 BEST Places to Visit in Kolkata (Calcutta) (2024) -...

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   Sep 14, 2024 · Kolkata, often referred to as the "City of Joy," is a vibrant and historically rich city in India. A walk tour through Kolkata…

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4. www.britannica.com › place › KolkataKolkata - Cultural Hub, Colonial Legacy, India's City |...

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   4 days ago · Kolkata - Cultural Hub, Colonial Legacy, India's City: Calcutta did not become the capital of British India until 1772, when the first governor-general, Warren Hastings, transferred all important offices to the city from Murshidabad, the provincial Mughal capital.

5. www.tripadvisor.in › Attractions-g304558-Activities-c47THE 10 BEST Kolkata (Calcutta) Sights & Landmarks - Tripadvisor

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   Sep 3, 2024 · Top Kolkata (Calcutta) Landmarks: See reviews and photos of sights to see in Kolkata (Calcutta), India on Tripadvisor.

6. www.britannica.com › place › KolkataKolkata - Colonial Capital, Bengal Renaissance, Cultural Hub

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   Sep 23, 2024 · The history of Kolkata as a British settlement, known to the British as Calcutta, dates from the establishment of a trading post there by Job Charnock, an agent of the English East India Company, in 1690.

7. www.tusktravel.com › blog › experience-the-city-of-joy-how-toHow to Explore Kolkata Like a Local - Tusk Travel Blog

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   Sep 5, 2024 · Kolkata, once the capital of British India, is a vibrant city renowned for its rich cultural heritage, architectural grandeur, and mouth-watering delicacies. What makes Kolkata particularly intriguing is its seamless blend of old-world charm and contemporary vibes.

8. www.tusktravel.com › blog › 10-most-beautiful-places-to-visit10 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Kolkata - Tusk Travel Blog

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   Sep 5, 2024 · 10 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Kolkata. By Tusk Travel Team - September 5, 2024 - West Bengal. Kolkata is the second-largest city in India. A very popular city that is the hub of old colonial Buildings. These buildings represent the era of the British over the city.