The Bengal Club
Social club in Kolkata, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Bengal Club is a social and business club in Kolkata, India. Founded in 1827, the club is the oldest social club in India.[2][3] When Kolkata was the capital of British India, the club was considered to be the "unofficial headquarters of the Raj".[4] The club is nowadays known for its old-world ambience and patronage among contemporary social and corporate elites, and is among a small number of Indian clubs featured in the elite[5][6] list of the "Platinum Clubs of the World".[7]
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Formation | 1827; 197 years ago (1827)[1] |
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Type | Social club |
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President | Jayanti Prasad Khaitan |
Website | www |
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