Virtual Walk: The Battle of Calcutta

On the 16th of June, 1756, on a hot and humid afternoon, Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, attacked the British settlement of Calcutta. What followed was a bloody, intense, four day conflict in which the British were comprehensively routed. Stories of this infamous battle survive in the collective memory to this day, although the landscape of the city has changed dramatically. Join history blogger Deepanjan Ghosh as he takes you back 264 years in time, to the Siege of Calcutta, through immersive storytelling, visuals and in-depth research into primary and secondary sources. 

The walk will be conducted via zoom. Participation link will be shared with all those who have registered 24 hours before the tour via email.

Timing: 19:00-21:30 (IST) | 14:30-17:00 (UK) | 9:30-12:00 (US-Eastern) |

Walk Leader: Deepanjan Ghosh

Please get in touch on see@heritagewalkcalcutta.com if you have any queries.