Historical places in East India
West Bengal
The Bangiya Sahitya Parishad Chitrasala of West Bengal bears relics to the rich cultural legacy and traditional heritage of Bengal. A store house of the rare and unique antiquities of the bygone golden days, the Bangiya Sahitya Parishad Chitrasala was founded in the year of 1910.
Crafts Museum in Kolkata
Museums play a significant role in preserving and enriching the culture and heritage of a place. The capital city of Kolkata, known for its rich cultural heritage has several museums, which truly reflects its culture.
Howrah Bridge
It is considered to be an engineering marvel, which took six years to construct in the 1940s. Over 2,590 metric tonnes of high tensile steel make up this unique cantilever bridge that joins the main Railway Station (for Calcutta) and the industrial city of Howrah with the city of Calcutta.
Marble Palace
This palace was the home of a rich Bengali landlord in the 1800s. There are some important statues and paintings on display.
South Park Street Cemetery
South Park Street Cemetery is located on Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata, India. The road used to be called Park Street, and prior to that Burial Ground Road. It is the largest Christian cemetery outside Europe and America in the 19th century.
Victoria Memorial
This is a memorial dedicated to Queen Victoria, built between 1906-21. The architectural blend of this monument is interesting There is a very interesting museum in the memorial with over 3000 exhibits, including the Queen's piano and study desk.
Odissa
Dhauli hills are located on the banks of the river Daya, 8 km south of Bhubaneswar in Orissa. It is a hill with vast open space adjoining it, and has major Edicts of Ashoka engraved on a mass of rock.
Tribal Museum
It is a Multipurpose Museum which was established in 1976. It consists of Stone sculptures, metal images, metal objects, jewellery, terracotta, wooden and tribal worship, Objects, textiles, anthropological objects, a small zoo, open air display.
Bihar
The Munger Fort, located at Munger, in the state of Bihar, India, is built on a rocky hillock on the south bank of the Ganges River. Its history is not completely dated but it is believed that it was built during the early rule of Slave dynasty of India.
Rajmahal
Rajmahal is a city and in the Rajmahal is the only sub-divisional town in Sahibganj district. It is one of the most historic places in Jharkhand. It includes many historical places such as Singidalan, Neel-Kothi, Jama-Masjid, Khaniyathan and China clay mines etc.
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