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# Writers' Building · OpenVibe.Tours

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# Writers' Building

The landmark administrative building of Kolkata, designed by Thomas Lyon in 1777.

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## Why go

It originally served as the principal administrative office for writers (junior clerks) of the British East India Company (EIC). The building became famous for its involvement with three youngsters who dared to challenge the British rule in 1930. Since India's independence in 1947, it has housed the office of the Chief Minister, cabinet ministers and other senior officials.

Source: [Wikivoyage](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kolkata/BBD_Bagh)

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