Hughli

Hughli
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Presidency: Bengal
Coordinates:	22.9°N 88.39°E
Altitude:
Present Day Details
Place Name:	Hughli
State/Province:	West Bengal
Country:	India
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Hughli was originally founded by the Portuguese in 1537. It was captured by the Mughals in 1632 and the British established a factory there in 1676. It is now part of the twin conurbation of Hugli-Chuchura.

Spelling Variants

Modern name: Hugli
Variants: Hooghly/Hughli

Military history

Battle of Hughli 1757