The Afghan War Memorial:Commemorating Kolkata’s 1 Epic of Military Legacy

Another Monument

The Afghanistan War Memorial was constructed in 1842 to commemorate the sacrifice of the soldiers who lost their lives in the first Anglo-Afghan war, which was fought between the European Indian Company (EIC) and the Afghans between 1838 and 1841. It is situated near the Ordnance Factory gates in Dum Dum on Jessore Road, Dum … Read more

Kolkata City Guide 2023: Starts with St. Paul’s Cathedral 1 absolute Icon of Spiritual Splendor

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The Kolkata City Guide itinerary includes St. Paul’s Cathedral as an important place to visit. St. Paul’s Cathedral building construction was completed and opened to the public in 1847 AD. Though the foundation was laid in 1839 AD. This is the first CNI Cathedral of Anglican background in Kolkata and Asia, famous for its Gothic … Read more