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Nadia district in West Bengal is renowned for its agricultural production, particularly rice cultivation, earning it the title 'Rice Bowl of India'.
Rammohun Roy was a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance, promoting social reforms, rationalism, and modernization in Bengal.
Malda is famous for its mangoes, particularly the Himsagar variety, which has Geographical Indication status due to its unique taste and quality.
The Raniganj coalfield in Birbhum and Burdwan districts is one of the major coal-producing regions in India.
Lord Curzon proposed the partition of Bengal in 1905 to divide the province, which led to massive nationalist protests and the Swadeshi movement.
West Bengal's geography transitions from the Himalayan foothills in the north (Darjeeling region), to the Gangetic Plain in the middle, and to the Sundarbans Delta in the south.
The Howrah Bridge, also known as Rabindra Sarovar Bridge, was completed in 1943 and is a symbol of Kolkata's architectural heritage.
Kolkata has one of the highest population densities among major Indian cities, making it densely populated compared to other state capitals.
Vikramashila University was established in Bhagalpur (now in Bihar), but it was an important Buddhist center of learning in the Bengal region.
Darjeeling district is renowned for producing the world-famous Darjeeling tea, which has geographical indication (GI) status.