What was Kolkata know of previously?
Calcutta
When did it change?
2001
What waterway is it located on?
Hooghly River
What was the population of the city in 2011, not including the suburbs?
4.5 million
What was the population of the city in 2011, including the suburbs?
14.1 million
Is it a capital city?
yes
What is it a capital of?
West Bengal
What country is it located in?
India
Is it the largest city in that country?
no
How many are larger?
Two
What are they?
Mumbai and Delhi.
What organization was given a trading license for this region in the late 17th century?
East India Company
In what year?
1690
In what year did they abolish local rule, and gain full sovereignty of the region?
1793
Who did they overthrow?
Nizamat
Was Kolkata known as an educational center?
yes