INDIAN HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following Indian cities was NOT established by the British?
A
Delhi
B
Madras
C
Calcutta
D
Bombay
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta) is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal and is located in eastern India on the east bank of the River Bhagirathi-Hooghly (Ganga). The city was a colonial city developed by the East India Company and then by the British Empire.

Detailed explanation-2: -We will look closely at developments in three big cities – Madras (Chennai), Calcutta (Kolkata) and Bombay (Mumbai). All three were originally fishing and weaving villages. They became important centres of trade due to the economic activities of the English East India Company.

Detailed explanation-3: -Agra. Bangalore (Barujalura) Benares (Varanashi) Bombay (modern Mumbai) Calcutta (modern Kolkata) Cawnpore (modern Kanpur) Delhi. Jeypore (modern Jaipur) More items

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