CBSE Class 8 Social Science
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From Trade to Territory — Question 10
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Question After the British conquest of Bengal, Calcutta -grew from a small village to a big city. Find out about the culture, architecture, and the life of Europeans and Indians of the city during the colonial period.
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Indians were influenced by British culture, architecture and lifestyle.
Culture: British influence began.
Architecture: Influenced by the British Architecture (fortification of the city, churches, etc.). Rich Indians started constructing bungalows in the English style.
Life: English education, English clothes, became to be popular.