West Bengal Particulars Description Area 88,752 sq. km Population 8,01,76,197 Capital Kolkata Principal Languages Bengali History and Geography Bengal finds a coveted place even in pre-historic times. At the time of Alexander's invasion a powerful kingdom called Gangaridai ruled over Bengal. Ascendancy of the Guptas and the Mauryas had somewhat little effect on Bengal. Later Sasanka became King of Bengal and is said...
