College Street
Kolkata, India
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What is College Street Kolkata famous for?
College Street boasts the title of being the biggest book market in the world. Visitors flock here like bees to honey, drawn by an extensive collection of books. From brand new editions and second hand finds to rare archives and even regular textbooks, it's highly likely that any book ever printed would be found here.
Why is Kolkata called Dead city?
In 1985, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi dubbed Kolkata a "dying city" in light of its socio-political woes. In the period 1977–2011, West Bengal was governed from Kolkata by the Left Front, which was dominated by the Communist Party of India (CPM).
What is the history of College Street?
As the story goes, in June 1849, a Catholic church requested a vacant plot of land here so that they could build a secondary school: colegio in Spanish. A month later, Edward O.C. Ord and William Rich Hutton came to Los Angeles to survey the city and map out its future expansion.
Is College Street in South Kolkata?
College Street is a 1.5 kilometre long road located in central Kolkata. It stretches from the Ganesh Chandra Avenue to the Mahatma Gandhi Road and is known for the many colleges located here.
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