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City of Palaces
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Kolkata
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Kolkata earned the title 'City of Palaces' due to its numerous colonial-era palatial buildings built during the British Raj. The city has over 100 palatial structures including the Victoria Memorial, Raj Bhavan, and various mansions built by wealthy merchants, reflecting the architectural grandeur of 19th century Calcutta.