Writers' Building, Dalhousie Square (BBD Bagh), Kolkata, India

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The first building was built in 1770 and served as the headquarters of the "writers" or junior servants of the East India Company. Today, the refurbished Writers' Building is the seat of the West Bengal government secretariat. Over 6000 employees work there.

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Location: Dalhousie Square (BBD Bagh), Kolkata, India
Photo credit: © Dave Pattison / Alamy / Afripics
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