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History of Kolkata

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Kolkata is a big city in India.

Hooghly River, Calcutta by Francis Frith (1).jpg
Hooghly River, Calcutta by Francis Frith (1).jpg
It sits by a river. Long ago, many people lived there. It grew into a very busy place. Now, it is a place of joy. Do you like big cities?

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