Formation | 1827[1] |
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Type | Social club |
Location | |
President | Sumit Ray |
Website | www |
The Bengal Club is a social and business club in Kolkata, India. Founded in 1827, the club is the oldest social club in India.[2][3] When Kolkata was the capital of British India, the club was considered to be the "unofficial headquarters of the Raj".[4] The club is nowadays known for its old-world ambience and patronage among contemporary social and corporate elites, and is among a small number of Indian clubs featured in the elite[5][6] list of the "Platinum Clubs of the World".[7]