Calcutta Historical Society

This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these messages) This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Calcutta Historical Society" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (August 2018) (Learn how and when to remove this message) This article contains wording that promotes the subject in a subjective manner without imparting real information. Please remove or replace such wording and instead of making proclamations about a subject's importance, use facts and attribution to demonstrate that importance. (November 2023) (Learn how and when to remove this message) This article may incorporate text from a large language model. It may include hallucinated information or references. Please remove claims that are unverifiable or copyright violations. See the project page about this. (September 2024) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

The Calcutta Historical Society, a distinguished learned society founded in 1907, holds a significant place in the annals of Indian history. With its mission to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of Kolkata, the society has played a pivotal role in documenting and disseminating knowledge about the city's past. Through its influential journal, Bengal, Past & Present, the Calcutta Historical Society has served as a beacon of historical research, shedding light on the diverse facets of Kolkata's history. In this article, we delve into the origins, contributions, and legacy of this esteemed institution, exploring its impact on the study and understanding of Indian history.

Historical societies play a vital role in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of a region. These institutions serve as custodians of historical artifacts, documents, and knowledge, ensuring that the past remains accessible to future generations. The Calcutta Historical Society is one such esteemed organization that has contributed significantly to the study and understanding of Indian history, particularly the history of Kolkata. The society was established in 1907 to foster research, documentation, and dissemination of historical knowledge. Since its inception, it has been dedicated to unraveling the complex tapestry of Kolkata's past, shedding light on its diverse cultural, social, and political dimensions.