Job Charnock's Mausoleum, 2/2, Council House St, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001
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The founder of Kolkata, Job Charnok is sleeping here in coffin..came as a normal employee of British East India Company and became the part of history of this city. This mausoleum is well maintained. Close at 5 pm.. For entry: you have to enter rhrough st. Jhons church.
Well maintained heritage of Kolkata. The mausoleum is preserved in a church compound which is very neat and tidy. Rohilla War Memorial and a commemoration edifice of Black Hole tragedy are also found here.
The octagonal mausoleum, constructed in the Moorish style, was erected by Charnock's son in law, Charles Ayer. The stones used for construction, were brought all the way from South India, and are now known as Chranockite. The mausoleum also houses the remains of Charnock's wife. Also to be found within are the remains of East India Company surgeon, William Hamilton.
Job Charnock was the founder of Kolkata. He came as a British trader in 1690 to the Sutanuti village and combined the three villages of Govindopur, Kalikata and Sutanuti to form the present day metropolis of Kolkata. He died after two years following which a memorial was built by his Son-in-law Charles 'Ayer' in his honor inside the St. John's church. The octagonal tomb houses the graves of Charnock along with some of his relatives. The tomb situated inside the St. John's Church and entry fee is Rs. 10(INR). The place is wheel chair accessible and there is a car park. #wheelchairaccessible #carpark #accessible #kolkata #monumentsinkolkata
This Mausoleum contains the grave of Job Charnock (the founder of Calcutta)... He died on 10th January, 1692... The tomb is in the middle of the graveyard...and has an epitaph inside the tomb which is inscribed in Latin... Apart from this there is also a tomb of Frances (Begum) Johnson...the grand old lady of Calcutta, lived up to an age of 89 and married four times... This complex is also very nicely maintained...and is located inside the complex of St. John's Church...
Job Charnock, the founder of the city Calcutta (Kolkata), his tomb is the main attraction of this whole St. John's Church premises.
The founder of Kolkata rests here. Needs a bit maintianance .
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Where is Job Charnock's Mausoleum Located ?
Job Charnock's Mausoleum Located in Kolkata of Kolkata. The complete address is Job Charnock's Mausoleum, 2/2, Council House St, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001.
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