Tag: East India Company
The Mullicks of Pathuriaghata – Episode 2
The Mullicks of Pathuriaghata were famous for their grandeur, political power and flamboyance. At 67, Pathuriaghata street still stands the magnificent mansion of…
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Sovaram Bysack – A Period of Turmoil – Episode 2
The three villages of Sutanuti, Govindapur and Kalikata were part of a Khas Mahal or Imperial Jagir or an estate belonging to the…
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Sovaram Bysack – A Benevolent Businessman – Episode 3
After the battle of Plassey the British wanted to build a new fort in Govindapur, for which they acquired land from the settlements…
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