Kolkata - Wikipedia Kolkata, [a] also known as Calcutta[b] (its official name until 2001), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, 80 km (50 mi) west of the border with Bangladesh
Kolkata | History, Population, Government, Facts | Britannica Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is a city, the capital of West Bengal state, and the former capital (1772–1911) of British India It is one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports
Kolkata (Calcutta), India Kolkata (Calcutta), India This former British colonial stronghold boasts evidence of over two millennia of habitation, with ornate, architecturally diverse buildings, ranging from crumbing ruins to Victorian treasures
The Best Things to Do in Kolkata - TripSavvy These top things to do in Kolkata will connect you to the heart and soul of the city In addition, check out our Kolkata city guide for help with planning your trip Start by acquainting yourself with Kolkata's heritage at any of its informative museums
Tourist attractions in Kolkata - Wikipedia Kolkata (also known as Calcutta) is currently the third-most populous metropolitan city in India after Mumbai and Delhi It has many placed to visit which are of interest to tourists
Your Trip to Kolkata: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy Plan your trip there with this Kolkata information and city guide After establishing itself in Mumbai, the British East India Company arrived in Kolkata in 1690 and began creating a base for itself there, starting with the construction of Fort William in 1702
Colonial Capital, Bengal Renaissance, Cultural Hub - Britannica The 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