Destin Asia

 A tourist with an interest in imagining the history of freedom struggle in Bengal, experiencing the flavor of the times when British ruled Kolkata, the capital of India from 1772-1911, will find the place most challenging. Leftovers of British domination during that long period still exist in the city as amazing European style mansions, which have preserved as heritage assets. The central point of Kolkata is its central area and also the main hub of Kolkata known as the BBD Bagh or Dalhousie Square. The name is a tribute to the three young and daring freedom fighters Binoy, Badal and Dinesh who shot dead inspector general of prison N Simpson on the corridor of Writers Building in 1930. The four storied building is now the headquarters of Bengal from administrative and political aspect. It was built in 1777 by East India Company structured in Corinthian columns, triangular pediment and arches. The red color of the building is reflected at Lad Dighi, which was once excavated in early 18