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Calcutta came into prominence when the Britishers captured it from Siraj-ud-daullah in the battle of Plassey. It was centre for British administration in India and the East India Company.
Known as the city of Joy, it has witnessed its share of miseries during riots and revolutions. Now known as Kolkata, it was the first Indian city to introduce Metro rail. It has also been stereotyped as a city of Trams and Hand-rikshaws. The writers building in Calcutta has a been the seat of one of the longest ruling democratic governments, thrown out in 2011 after the Communist Party of India lost to Trinamool Congress.
Kolkata has also been famous to give us leaders, statesmen, artists, intellectuals of world class. All Nobel prize winning candidates from India have been in one way or other associated to Kolkata. Swami Vivekanand, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Rabindra Nath Tagore, Mother Teressa, CV Raman, Amartya Sen, Jyoti Basu, Sourabh Ganguly, Kishore Kumar, Shyam Benegal, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Pancham Da, Satyajeet Ray, Mrinal Sen and many more.
Calcutta is also known for the elegant Howrah Bridge, Dakshineshwar Kali, Indian Museum, Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens and many other football clubs.
The most unique character of Calcutta is the Durga Puja, which justifies the sobriquet "the City of Joy."
There is much more to Calcutta than it can be penned down.
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How many Calcuttas are there?
Kolkata, formerly called Calcutta, West Bengal, India Calcutta, Suriname Calcutta, Ohio, US Calcutta, West Virginia, US
Why is Calcutta where it is?
Because it is!
What is La Martiniere Calcutta's motto?
La Martiniere Calcutta's motto is 'Labore et Constantia'.
Country of Calcutta?
Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian stateof West Bengal.
Average temperature of Calcutta India?
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Who was the famous nun who lived in Calcutta India?
Mother Teresa fits that decription.
Which famous bridge also known as Rabindra Setu is called the Gateway of Calcutta?
howarh bridge
Is there any famous towns or cities near the Ganges river?
Calcutta (Kolkatta), Dakka, Lucknow, etc...
Where is Mother Teresa famous?
She is known for her good works around the world but did most of her work in Calcutta, India.
Why is calcutta famous for?
a riot took place: hindus vs. Muslims Gandhi fasted and stopped the fighting
What is the continent of calcutta?
Calcutta, India, is in Asia.
How many Calcuttas are there?
Kolkata, formerly called Calcutta, West Bengal, India Calcutta, Suriname Calcutta, Ohio, US Calcutta, West Virginia, US
How many deaths happened in the black hole of Calcutta?
The number of deaths in the famous mid-18th century incident at the black hole of Calcutta is a subject of dispute, figures seem to vary from low 40's to as many as 123 died.
What rhymes with Calcutta?
There are no perfect rhymes for the word Calcutta.
Who is the nun from Calcutta India?
Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
When was Calcutta trió created?
Calcutta trió was created in 1976.
When did Bank of Calcutta end?
Bank of Calcutta ended in 1921.
