Home to bookworms, football maniacs, fish lovers and Durga Pujo the beautiful city of Kolkata is the second largest city in India after New Delhi. The city, that was once the capital of India, happened to be the second most important city for the British Empire after London. Here are a few things that perhaps people outside West Bengal and the Bengali community, are not really aware of. Watch the video till end to explore it further, take a flight to Kolkata and explore the city. Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is the capital of India's West Bengal state. Founded as an East India Company trading post, it was India's capital under the British Raj from 1773–1911. Today it’s known for its grand colonial architecture, art galleries and cultural festivals. It’s also home to Mother House, headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa, whose tomb is on site