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Barrackpore (also known as Barrackpur) is a city and a municipality on the northern fringes of Kolkata and situated in North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The area is covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). It is the administrative headquarters of the Barrackpore subdivision.
Feb 13, 2023 · Explore the best places to visit in Barrackpore, West Bengal, including historical monuments, temples, and parks. Also, discover the unique culture and cuisine of this vibrant city, and enjoy the beauty of its natural surroundings.
With the exception of these two horrifying experiences of tumult and fury, Barrackpore has always been a calmly country seat for the white’s leisurely pursuits contrary to the demanding living condition of the up-and-coming city of Calcutta.
Barrackpore, city, southeastern West Bengal state, northeastern India. It lies just east of the Hugli (Hooghly) River and is part of the Kolkata (Calcutta) urban agglomeration, lying 15 miles (24 km) north of Kolkata.
Mar 23, 2022 · Bengal | Heritage | Travelogues. Places To Visit Around Barrackpore. By Subhadip Mukherjee March 23, 2022. ThiThis is the final blog in the Barrackpore series in which I have compiled all the places that one can visit at Barrackpore. I have listed down 28 places that you can visit in Barrackpore.
Jul 21, 2022 · Barrackpore has a special niche in India’s history. It was here that Mangal Pandey revolted against the English starting the First War of Independence. And this was also India’s first cantonment, which has led to an abundance of colonial heritage dotting the town.
Barrackpore is a cantonment town in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. The town is enriched with the outbreak of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The rebellion began in this town under the leadership of Mangal Pandey. The tree from which Mangal Pandey and Ishwari Pandey were hanged is still there.
Barrackpore was not only the administrative and military base during the British Raj, it was also a prominent retreat for British officials. And what a perfect vacation place it would have made! The old colonial and gothic style bungalows with sprawling gardens on the banks of river Hooghly and the serene river view must have made them feel ...
Barrackpore has a chequered history. The earliest reference to this part of the country is found in the writings of the Greek navigators, geographers, chronicles and historians between the first century B.C. and the third century A.D.
Oct 13, 2019 · Rise, ruin and renewal of Barrackpore, British India’s first retreat. New book brings forth interesting facets of history. Updated - October 13, 2019 10:36 am IST - Kolkata.
