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Kolkata India Last Updated: 01/25/2025 |
| Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital city of West Bengal and one of India's largest metropolises. It is situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River and serves as a significant cultural, commercial, and educational hub in eastern India. Its population was 6,200,000 in 2023. | |
| Established by the British East India Company in 1690, Kolkata became a major political and commercial center. It served as the capital of British India until 1911 and was the second-largest city in the British Empire after London. Following India's independence in 1947 and the partition that created Bangladesh, Kolkata faced significant challenges, including communal violence and economic decline. The city has since rebounded but still grapples with issues of poverty and urban decay. Kolkata is known for its rich cultural tapestry, featuring a blend of Bengali Hindu, Muslim, and other communities. It is often referred to as India's cultural capital due to its historical significance in literature, arts, and education. | |
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Victoria Memorial Place » Historical Place The Victoria Memorial is a large marble monument in the Maidan in Central Kolkata (Calcutta), having its entrance on the Queen's Way. It was built between 1906 and 1921 by the British Raj. It is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria, the Empress of India from 1876 to 1901. 119 views 💖 1 👍 0Queens Way, Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India |
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India Place » City India is a country located in South Asia and is the seventh-largest country in the world by area. It is bordered by Pakistan to the west, China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the northeast, Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east, and the Indian Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 32, 87,263 sq. km with a population of 1.38 billion in 2020. New Delhi is a city in northern India, and capital of the country. 430 views 💖 1 👍 0India |