Raj Bhavan, Government residence in Kolkata, India
Located in Ward No. 45, Raj Bhavan spans 84,000 square feet with four radiating wings and a central core containing state rooms and grand halls.
Constructed in 1803 by architect Charles Wyatt, the building served as the residence of British governors before becoming the home of West Bengal governors after 1947.
The throne room displays significant artifacts, including the original throne of Richard Wellesley and portraits of Gandhi, Bose, Nehru, and Bidhan Chandra Roy.
The residence contains 60 rooms across three floors, including the Prince of Wales Suite, which accommodates visiting presidents, prime ministers, and international leaders.
The entrance features a Chinese cannon from Nanking, obtained after the First Opium War, with a marble plaque commemorating the 1842 peace treaty.
Location: Ward No. 45, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Inception: 1803
Architects: Charles Wyatt
GPS coordinates: 22.56726,88.34752
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46
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