Multiple choice general knowledge culture What was the capital of West Bengal before Kolkata? Burdwan Murshidabad Darjeeling Midnapore Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Murshidabad was the capital of Bengal before Kolkata. It served as the capital during the Nawabi era until the shift to Kolkata (then Calcutta) by the British in the late 18th century.