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1 day 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.
3 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.
18 hours ago · The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue Kolkata's historic trams, introduced in 1873, a symbol of the city's heritage and charm. A tram car proceeds on line as school children ...
5 days ago · Do a loop around Eden Gardens, India’s oldest cricket stadium. Continue a mile south, passing the Royal Calcutta Turf Club, India’s largest horse racing venue.
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21 hours ago · Explore the rich history of Sealdah Station, India’s busiest railway hub, as it commemorates 162 years since its inaugural journey from Calcutta to Ranaghat. Join the festivities and learn about ...
The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue Kolkata's trams in an attempt to reduce traffic and introduce faster modes of transport. The 150-year-old trams system in Kolkata will be ...
2 days ago · Kolkata - Urban Planning, Culture, Economy: The most striking aspect of the layout of Kolkata is its rectangular north-south orientation. With the exception of the central areas where Europeans formerly lived, the city has grown haphazardly.
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