Historical Events tagged with "calcutta"
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Founding of the University of Calcutta
The University of Calcutta was established as South Asia's first fully-fledged university, offering degrees in various disciplines. With its founding, it aimed to elevate the standard of education in the region, thereby fostering social and academic advancements. It was a significant milestone in the educational landscape of India, promoting modern Western education while also accommodating local intellectual traditions. Its establishment marked the beginning of organized higher education in the region.
Continue ReadingImprisonment of British Garrison in Calcutta
A British garrison of approximately 146 men, along with civilians, was imprisoned in the Black Hole of Calcutta following the capture of Fort William. The event occurred in the context of increasing tensions between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj ud-Daulah. After a brief battle, the surrender of the fort resulted in the captives being crammed into an overcrowded 14 by 18 foot dungeon, with limited ventilation and unbearable conditions.
Continue ReadingJob Charnock Establishes Factory in Calcutta
Job Charnock, an agent of the East India Company, established a factory on the site that would become Calcutta, initially marking the beginning of this important city. The establishment aimed to facilitate trade in the lucrative markets of Bengal, which were rich in resources like silk and spices. The factory served both as a trading post and a residence for Company officials, signifying the increasing influence of British interests in the region. Charnock's actions paved the way for the transformation of the area into a major urban center.
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