Kolkata is known as the capital the state of West Bengal in India. Its history can be traced back to 1690 alongside the rise of the East India Company, which was run by the English. Therefore, trade is largely responsible for its creation and growth over the centuries. An odd fact is that in 2003, the Calcutta High Court ruled that Kolkata does not have an official founder on record.
State of Independence was created in 1981.
Independence Dam State Park was created in 1949.
Kolkata Vipers was created in 2011.
Kolkata Metro was created in 1984.
Kolkata TV was created in 2006.
INS Kolkata was created in 2012.
Armenian College - Kolkata - was created in 1821.
Hello Kolkata was created on 2008-08-22.
Kolkata Knight Riders was created in 2008.
Marble Palace - Kolkata - was created in 1835.
Kolkata Film Festival was created in 1995.
Kolkata Orthodox Diocese was created in 1979.