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

    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.

  2. www.britannica.com › place › KolkataKolkata - Indian City, West Bengal, Cultural Hub | Britannica

    4 days ago · Kolkata - Indian City, West Bengal, Cultural Hub: In 1947 the partition of Bengal between newly independent India and Pakistan constituted a serious setback for Calcutta, which became the capital of West Bengal only, losing the trade of a part of its former hinterland.

  3. economictimes.indiatimes.com › news › indiaPlaces in Kolkata worth visiting during monsoon - Victoria ...

    1 day ago · Howrah Bridge. Witness the iconic Howrah Bridge amidst the monsoon clouds. This architectural marvel stands even more majestic during the rainy season. You can take a ferry ride on the Hooghly River to get a different perspective of the bridge against the monsoon sky. iStock.

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

    4 days ago · 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.

  5. www.telegraphindia.com › my-kolkata › peopleKolkata Architecture | Neeta Das’s life ... - Telegraph India

    2 days ago · Her first restoration project in Kolkata were the hallowed stands of RCTC. That started a cascading cycle of restoring prestigious structures not just in India but abroad too. Some of her prized projects include the Mulagandha Kuti Vihara in Sarnath, Chilkapet House in Almora and Rajbari Bawali on the outskirts of Kolkata.

  6. www.outlooktraveller.com › destinations › indiaCheck Out These Top 5 Monsoon Getaways From Kolkata

    5 days ago · The Rajbari in Narajole Manishankar Patra/Shutterstock. Explore the captivating village of Narajole, nestled in the West Midnapore district of West Bengal, around 115 km from Kolkata. This hidden gem is the perfect destination for a weekend day trip in the rains. The name 'Narajole' originates from the term 'Jola', meaning 'water', and 'Nara ...

  7. facts.net › world › cities43 Facts about Kolkata (Calcutta) - Facts.net

    4 days ago · Kolkata, also known as Calcutta, is a city steeped in rich history and vibrant culture. Located in the eastern part of India, Kolkata is the capital of the state of West Bengal and serves as a melting pot of diverse traditions, languages, and cuisines.