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History of Eden Gardens

Hi Readers, myself Sayantan Datta. Today I am going to discuss about the history of Eden Gardens. I think you are well aware of that Eden Gardens is an international level in Kolkata in India. But do you know why this is named as garden. Do you know that is a masterpiece of history specimen of Kolkata also. Today I am going to describe about this here.  History of Eden Gardens... Eden Gardens is not only a stadium it's also a  garden itself. The Gardens came into being when the Governor-General, Lord Auckland desired to create a circus and a garden. Apleasure ground with an oblong tank in centre was laid out on a site generally resorted to for riding and recreation. The site was initially named Auckland Circus Gardens'. The inception of the garden is usually attributed to the Misses Emily and Fanny Eden, sisters of the Governor-General Lord Auckland. In 1856, a Burmese Pagoda was added to the Gardens. This Pagoda has an interesting history t was built in 1852 in Prome by Ma Ki...