Calcutta, now Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, has been a prominent center of historic, revolutionary, cultural, educational, social & political, intellectual & technological, etc. developments and events since ancient times. British established their first organization in Kolkata to spread their trade, influence, and power to throughout India. Kolkata is India's second largest city and the capital of West Bengal, located at the point where the Indian subcontinent starts to narrow into the triangular southern peninsula. Formerly the capital of British India (1772-1912), Kolkata is a city of joy and love, glory and grandeur, with a great deal of irresistible allure and charm - its imperial monuments, strong and keen cultural and religious flavor leaves an indelible impression on the tourists.