The Expansion of Calcutta and Its Architecture under British Influence since 1690-1911 A.D.
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The objectives of this research study are: to study the history of Calcutta (Kolkata now), Bengal which has evolved in parallel with the political, administrative, economic, social and cultural contexts under the conditions of British rule from 1690-1911 A.D. and to study the growth of Calcutta and the creation of architecture under the influence of England from 1690 to 1911 A.D.
The research found that from 1690 to 1858 A.D., Britain had established trading centers and built a fortress called ‘Fort William’ and later Calcutta areas then had expanded starting from the north along the Hooghly River down to the south. The Dalhousie Square area was developed to be the administrative center of Calcutta. It can be noticed from its architecture that it was planned to support the political and administrative structure, especially the military and economy.
The Sepoy Rebellion (1857-1858 A.D.) can be an important turning point in India. It can be seen that the expansion of the city and architecture in Calcutta after 1857 has directly changed and improved through politics, economy, society and culture of England by the colonial rule. The art and architectural style of Calcutta, Bengal at that time then can reflect the power of British Colonial Empire. Until 1911, the capital was moved from Calcutta to Delhi.
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