CBSE Class 8 Social Science
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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 the British culture, architecture and life style.
Culture : British influence began.
Architecture : Influenced by the British Architecture (fortification of the city, churches etc.). Rich Indians started constructing bunglows in English style.
Life: English education, English clothes, became to be popular.