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Calcutta

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Calcutta, officially renamed as Kolkata, is the capital city of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, it was the capital of British India from 1772 to 1911.[1]

History

  • Founded in 1690 by Job Charnock (disputed)
  • Became the capital of British India in 1772
  • Served as a major political, commercial, and cultural center during the colonial era
  • The capital was moved to New Delhi in 1911 due to rising nationalism and administrative concerns[2]

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Modern Kolkata

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