Why Is Calcutta Now Kolkata? What Other Names In India Are Changing? - NPR
WEBSep 2, 2016 · Kolkata was always called Kolkata in Bengali — derived from the name of one of the three villages said to have become the modern city of Kolkata. But the British called it Calcutta.
Why Is Calcutta Now Kolkata? What Other Names In India Are …
WEBSep 2, 2016 · Kolkata was always called Kolkata in Bengali — derived from the name of one of the three villages said to have become the modern city of Kolkata. But the British called it Calcutta.
What do they call Calcutta now? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC
WEB5 days ago · Calcutta, a city situated in the state of West Bengal, was officially renamed Kolkata in the year 2001 CE. Kolkata, also known as the “City of Joy,” holds a special place in the hearts of its residents and visitors alike.
Kolkata - Wikipedia
WEBCoordinates: 88°22′12″E. 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.
The Reasons Why Calcutta Was Renamed Kolkata - Culture Trip
WEBFeb 2, 2017 · Kolkata wasn’t always known as Kolkata. Before 2001, the city was officially called Calcutta – the anglicised version of its name. Here we look at the political and cultural context surrounding the renaming of one of India’s largest cities.
Kolkata | History, Population, Government, & Facts | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), city, capital of West Bengal state, and former capital (1772–1911) of British India. It is one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports. The city is centered on the east bank of the Hugli River, about 96 miles upstream from the head of the Bay of Bengal.
When Kolkata began as Calcutta: The history of the first capital …
WEBAug 24, 2018 · advertisement. Calcutta: Three opinions on the origin of the city name. Kolkata was formerly known as Calcutta: Origin of the name. Calcutta is an Anglicized version of the Bengali name Kalikata. According to some, 'Kalikata' is derived from the Bengali word Kalikshetra, which means Ground of Kali (the goddess)
43 Facts about Kolkata (Calcutta) - Facts.net
WEB4 days ago · Cities. Historical Facts. Source: Kuoni.co.uk. Kolkata, also known as Calcutta, is a city steeped in rich history and vibrant culture. Located in the eastern part of India, Kolkata is the capital of the state of West Bengal and serves as a melting pot of diverse traditions, languages, and cuisines.
History of Kolkata - Wikipedia
WEBKolkata (formerly Calcutta) was a colonial city. The British East India Company developed Calcutta as a city by establishing an artificial riverine port in the 18th century CE. Kolkata was the capital of the British India until 1911, when the capital was relocated to Delhi.
Etymology of Kolkata - Wikipedia
WEBEtymology of Kolkata. There are several theories about the origin of Kolkata, erstwhile Calcutta in English, the name of the capital of the eastern Indian state of West Bengal .
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