Kolkata - Wikipedia
WEBKolkata (UK: / k ɒ l ˈ k ɑː t ə / or / k ɒ l ˈ k ʌ t ə /, US: / k oʊ l ˈ k ɑː t ɑː /, Bengali: ⓘ, IAST: Kōlkātā; also known as Calcutta / k æ l ˈ k ʌ t ə / which was the official name until 2001) is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal.
Kolkata | History, Population, Government, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 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.
Why Is Calcutta Now Kolkata? What Other Names In India Are Changing? - NPR
WEBSep 2, 2016 · Kolkata was always called Kolkata in Bengali — derived from the name of one of the three villages said to have become the modern city of Kolkata. But the British called it Calcutta.
History of Kolkata - Wikipedia
WEBKolkata (formerly Calcutta) was a colonial city. The British East India Company developed Calcutta as a city by establishing an artificial riverine port in the 18th century CE. Kolkata was the capital of the British India until 1911, when the capital was relocated to Delhi.
Kolkata (Calcutta) travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia
WEBKolkata (Calcutta) India, Asia. India’s third-largest city is a daily festival of human existence, simultaneously noble and squalid, cultured and desperate, decidedly futuristic though still in transition. By its old spelling, Calcutta readily conjures images of human suffering to most Westerners – although that's not a complete picture of ...
Must-see attractions Kolkata (Calcutta), India - Lonely Planet
WEBDiscover the best attractions in Kolkata (Calcutta) including Victoria Memorial, Botanical Gardens, and Belur Math.
The Best Things to Do in Kolkata - TripSavvy
WEBMar 29, 2021 · The Best Things to Do in Kolkata. Your Trip to Kolkata: The Complete Guide. SEE FULL GUIDE. Best Museums. Where to Go Shopping. Complete Guide to the Durga Puja Festival. Best Restaurants. 10 Foods to Try. Nightlife in Kolkata. Best Time to Visit. Weather & Climate. Getting Around Kolkata. Kolkata International Airport Guide. …
THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Kolkata (Calcutta) - Tripadvisor
WEBTHE 10 BEST Things to Do in Kolkata (Calcutta) - 2024 (with Photos) Kolkata (Calcutta) Asia. India. West Bengal. Kolkata District. Kolkata (Calcutta) Things to do in Kolkata (Calcutta) Top Things to Do in Kolkata (Calcutta), India - Kolkata (Calcutta) Must-See Attractions. Things to Do in Kolkata (Calcutta) Explore popular experiences.
Kolkata summary | Britannica
WEBKolkata, formerly Calcutta , City (pop., 2011 prelim.: city, 4,486,679; metro. area, 14,112,536), capital of West Bengal state, northeastern India. India’s second largest metropolitan area, it is located on the Hugli (Hooghly) River about 96 …
Kolkata - Colonial Capital, Bengal Renaissance, Cultural Hub
WEBThe 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.
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