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Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal and one of the most culturally rich cities in India. It was once the capital of the British colonial era, and as such has a large number of Victorian-style buildings, such as the Victoria Memorial Hall and the Howrah Bridge. Known as the “cultural capital of India”, Kolkata is famous for its literature, art and cuisine, with its unique charm of chai stalls, traditional sweets such as rasgulla and bustling book markets. It's also home to Nobel Prize winners Rabindranath Tagore and Mother Teresa, so it's worth exploring in depth.
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