May 10, 2013 · Visiting the "city of pleasure" is an unforgettable experience in and of itself, but staying in a cozy Rosa Manor House hotel in Kolkata by Rosakue will only make your vacation even more enjoyable. Here, guests may savor accommodations decorated in the style of the British era, the grilled fare at Bojangles restaurant, and leisurely moments at ...

Jun 28, 2016 · This was the first British building in Kolkata. It was named after King William III and constructed between 1696 and 1706. After the attack by the Nawab of Bengal - Siraj ud Daulah - in 1756, the British decided to relocate their fort to present day Maidan.

One of the dying heritage buildings in the city of Kolkata, Clive house is one of the oldest buildings named after Robert Clive, the first British Governor-General. ‘As a dumb witness of the glorious past, a desolate plaque at the entrance of the dilapidated and distressed structure proclaims that Lord Clive did stay here and hence it ...

Nov 9, 2023 · By the mid-1850s, Calcutta had developed into two areas that essentially segregated the inhabitants by color. The British “White Town” included many of the colonial buildings and municipal offices still in use today, while “Black Town” was comprised of large parts of North Kolkata, including old rajbaris, the houses of influential locals.

Jun 19, 2017 · Large populations of Chinese, Armenian, Jewish, and other immigrant communities have all called Kolkata home, and the city’s stunning architecture pays testament to its social, political, and cultural richness. These six colonial-era buildings are striking reminders of a Calcutta (present-day Kolkata) that served as capital to British India.

Kolkata grew rapidly in the 19th century to become the second most important city of the British Empire after London and was declared as the financial (commercial) capital of the British India. This was accompanied by the fall of a culture that fused …

Raj Bhavan is the official residence of the Governor of West Bengal, located in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Built in 1803, it was known as Government House during the Company rule in India and the British Raj .

There are 5 small-sized old photos with views of British-era Calcutta, now Kolkata. These old photos show mostly street views and views of historic buildings. It includes the Esplanade (Maidan) area, Esplanade Mansion, Chowringee street, Chowringhee Esplanade Crossing, etc.

An old 1890 photo of the Government House during British era Calcutta (Kolkata). A magnificent building that we now know as the Raj Bhavan a typical British legacy. Charles Wyatt, an architect designed the building in Calcutta, now Kolkata. It became the official residence of the Viceroy of British India by 1803.

Aug 4, 2016 · Some of the British monuments that have stood the test of time and continue to impress modern day Kolkata are: Raj Bhavan: With a majestic outlook, the Raj Bhavan is now the residence of the Governor of West Bengal. Constructed during the governance of Marquess Wellesley, the building has the distinction of having the very first elevator of ...