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'''Chittagong''' was the headquarters of a division and [http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V10_311.gif district] of the same name during the British period. It was developed as a port in conjunction with the construction of the [[Assam-Bengal Railway]] which established its headquarters there. | '''Chittagong''' was the headquarters of a division and [http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V10_311.gif district] of the same name during the British period. It was developed as a port in conjunction with the construction of the [[Assam-Bengal Railway]] which established its headquarters there. | ||
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*[http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V10_323.gif ChittagongTown] Imperial Gazetteer | *[http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V10_323.gif ChittagongTown] Imperial Gazetteer | ||
| + | *Images: Chittagong Airfield WW2: [http://www.rafcommands.com/galleries/SEAC/Air-Routes-India-229-Group---Transport-Command/ChittagongFront Map] and [http://www.rafcommands.com/galleries/SEAC/Air-Routes-India-229-Group---Transport-Command/ChittagongBack Details] from a publication ''Air Route Information India'' published by 229 Group Transport Command [http://www.rafcommands.com/galleries/SEAC/Air-Routes-India-229-Group---Transport-Command/229GroupAirRoutesCover Front Cover image] "Royal Air Force Commands" | ||
[[Category: Cities, towns and villages in Bengal Presidency]] | [[Category: Cities, towns and villages in Bengal Presidency]] | ||
[[Category: Locations]] | [[Category: Locations]] | ||
Revision as of 08:05, 2 September 2015
| Chittagong | |
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| Presidency: Bengal | |
| Coordinates: | 22.366667°N, 91.8°E |
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| Present Day Details | |
| Place Name: | Chittagong |
| State/Province: | Chittagong Division |
| Country: | Bangladesh |
| Transport links | |
| Assam-Bengal Railway Bengal and Assam Railway | |
| FibiWiki Maps | |
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| See our interactive map of this location showing places of interest during the British period | |
| [xxxxx Chittagong] |
Chittagong was the headquarters of a division and district of the same name during the British period. It was developed as a port in conjunction with the construction of the Assam-Bengal Railway which established its headquarters there.
Today, Chittagong is Bangladesh's second largest city and main seaport.
External links
- ChittagongTown Imperial Gazetteer
- Images: Chittagong Airfield WW2: Map and Details from a publication Air Route Information India published by 229 Group Transport Command Front Cover image "Royal Air Force Commands"
