Search results
People also ask
What makes Bengal Club a prestigious club in Kolkata?
When was the Bengal Club founded?
Which is the oldest social club in India?
Why is Calcutta Club famous?
The Bengal Club is a social and business club in Kolkata, India. Founded in 1827, the club is the oldest social club in India. [2] [3] When Kolkata was the capital of British India, the club was considered to be the "unofficial headquarters of the Raj". [4]
The Bengal Club is a veritable Art & Artefact Museum with original oil canvasses that adorn its walls and a collection of antique clocks, silverware and many more. Read More. FINE DINING. The culinary spread at Bengal Club is legendary. Take a look at what is on offer – monthly menus, takeaways, pastry shop, special menus. Read More. THE LIBRARY.
The Bengal Club today has evolved into one of the most prestigious clubs in Kolkata- a heritage of which the city is proud. It has the right blend of tradition and modern outlook -holding universal appeal for the old and the new.
The Bengal Club, founded in 1827, is arguably India’s oldest social club. Our Presidents during colonial rule were drawn from the very pinnacle of British administration including several Viceroys and Governors General of India as well as military officers, judges, doctors and lawyers.
Calcutta Club (Bengali: কলকাতা ক্লাব) is an elite gentlemen's club located on Lower Circular Road in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India. It was established in 1907 and the first president of the club was the Maharajah of Cooch Behar, Sir Nripendra Narayan.
Sep 20, 2018 · The Bengal Club was needed, according to its first president, Colonel Finch, because ‘nothing like a respectable hotel or coffee-house… existed’ in Calcutta.
Dec 31, 2016 · The Bengal Club, Calcutta (Kolkata) 1865. www.oldindianphotos.in When Bengal came under the full control of the East India company, the British higher-ups lords and viceroys ruled the roost transforming Calcutta into a major trading center.
