Kolkata
By babu10
@babu10 (74)
India
December 8, 2009 2:17pm CST
Dominique Lapidary's ‘City of Joy,’ the city of Kolkata. Calcutta is more than 300 years old. This span has witnessed its development into one of the world’s most densely peopled metropolises.And yet, there is something undoubtedly special about Calcutta.it combines the past and the present on a covetous plane.Kolkata is the current capital of the state of West Bengal.Kolkata was also the first capital of the British in India. It was established in 1686 when the British shifted their operations to the small villages of Govindpur, Sutanati,and Kalikata from their trading port of Hooghly.It flourished and prospered until in 1756 Siraj-Ud-Daula attacked the town and drove the British away. Lord Clive then later regained control of Kolkata(1911).It remained the capital of the British government in India.Having been the cent re of power of the British for so long has given Kolkatta a unique culture and heritage,that is quite unlike any other city in India. Tourist Attractions in Kolkata Some of the important places worth visiting in Kolkata are The Victoria Memorial,Howrah Bridge,Eden Garden,Kalighat,Birla Planetarium,Marble palace,Indian Museum,Dalhousie Square.
2 responses
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
9 Dec 09
Kolkata is known to me as Calcutta. I have heard that Calcutta has some interesting sights. I would like to see the marble palace and the eden garden. I think finding out about the history would be fascinating like I could see the Victoria memorial. I would love to visit India one day.
