When did British government End East India Company?
1874
What is Calcutta called today?
Although the city’s name has always been pronounced Kolkata or Kôlikata in Bengali, the anglicised form Calcutta was the official name until 2001, when it was changed to Kolkata in order to match Bengali pronunciation.
Who sold Calcutta to British?
This was the old Fort William and construction for a new one (the present one) started after Siraj Ud-Daulah attacked Fort William in 1756. In 1690, Job Charnok, an agent of the East India Company chose this place for a British trade settlement.
Which city is known as London of India?
Kolkata, Bengali Kalikata, 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.
Which city is known as Heart of India?
Delhi
Which city is known as Golden City?
Jaisalmer- It is called the “Golden City” because the yellow golden sand gives a golden shadow to the city and its neighbouring areas. The town also stands on a fold of yellowish sandstone, crowned by a fort, picturing the town “Yellow” or “Golden”.
Which city is known as black city of Europe?
Baku
| Baku Bakı | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | −28 m (−92 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Capital city of Azerbaijan | 2,293,100 |
| • Urban | 3,125,000 |
Which city is known as Green City?
Gandhinagar. Noted for its surplus greenery, Gandhinagar is called the Green City of India. It is situated on the banks of the Sabarmati river in Gujarat.
Which city is known as Red City?
Pink City or Red City, Jaipur- The city is called the “Pink City” or “Red City” because of the color of the stone entirely used for the construction of all the structures.
Which city is known as Indian Paris?
Tamil Nadu
| City/town | Nickname |
|---|---|
| Coimbatore (Kovai) | Manchester of South India |
| Puducherry (Pondicherry) | Paris of the East |
| Thoothukudi | Pearl City of India |
| Tirunelveli | City of paddy fields |