Raj Bhavan as viewed from the North Gate with the Chinese cannon in front. “From 1803 to 1912, Raj Bhavan was home to the governor general and later the viceroy of British India. This volume was planned to show what Raj Bhavan means as a residence. In its place, the Bengal governor got Flagstaff House, originally the residence of the governor general’s private secretary. The third Raj Bhavan stands in its place.

Source: The Telegraph July 21, 2019 21:15 UTC