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   Why did Rajiv Gandhi call Calcutta a dying city?

   • In 1985, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi infamously referred to Calcutta as what kind of city? Rajiv Gandhi called Calcutta a dying city because violence had erupted on several fronts and the city was plunged into economic crisis after crisis. Meanwhile, the rest of India had been booming economically.

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   Why is Calcutta called Kalikata?

   • The city’s former name, Calcutta, is an Anglicized version of the Bengali name Kalikata. Some scholars believe that Kalikata is derived from the Bengali word Kalikshetra, which means “Ground of (the goddess) Kali.” Others suggest that the name originated from the location of the city’s original settlement on the bank of a canal (khal).

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   Who are some famous revolutionaries from Calcutta?

   • Other famous revolutionaries from Calcutta include the poet Rabindranath Tagore, whose works form the basis for several of India's national songs, and Bankimchandra Chatterjee, who was also a famous local poet whose works inspired others to join in the movement.

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   What happened at the black hole of Calcutta?

   • The Siege of Calcutta led to the infamous Black Hole of Calcutta. The Black Hole was a dungeon area of Fort William where roughly 150 British were held prisoner in a very small, hot space that was described as an oven. Almost all of the captives died within 24 hours.

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   May 13, 2024 · The name Kolkata is believed to have originated when Job Charnock, an agent of the East India Company, asked a farmer about the name of the area. The farmer referred to it as “kil-kila,” which eventually evolved into Kolkata.

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   2 days ago · The history of the present structure of policing in Kolkata goes back to the colonial times, when the city was known as “ Calcutta “, and was a fledging settlement of the British East India Company. Kolkata ( Calcutta) is regarded to have been founded by an English Merchant Job Charnock, but this has no authentic corroboration.

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   4 days ago · Kolkata rightly referred to as the 'City of Joy', is known for its rich history, culture, and heritage. The documented history of the city begins with the arrival of Job Charnock on behalf of the British East India Company in 1690.

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   1 day ago · May 30, 2024. By Jim Towey. I had much to think about this week as I returned from my 21 st trip to Calcutta. So much has changed there. So much hasn’t. Many historians believe the city, once known as Kalikata, received its name in the late 17 th century when Job Charnock, a British merchant of the East India Company, first settled along the east bank of the Hooghly River near a shrine named ...

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   May 13, 2024 · Who is the founder of Kolkata? The modern city of Kolkata, previously known as Calcutta, was founded by Job Charnock, an agent of the British East India Company, who landed in the village of Sutanuti and established a British factory there in 1690.

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   May 13, 2024 · The modern city of Kolkata, previously known as Calcutta, was founded in 1690 by Job Charnock, an agent of the British East India Company. He established a British factory in the village of Sutanuti and laid the foundation for the city. Which village was Kolkata formed from?

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   4 days ago · Answer: Job Charnock. The area that is now Kolkata has been inhabited for at least two millennia, but the city is widely regarded as being founded in 1690 by Job Charnock, who was an administrator for the East India Company. The East India Company was looking to expand operations into Bengal and Charnock was tasked with finding a headquarters.