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Bible Encyclopedias
Alipur
1911 Encyclopedia Britannica
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a suburb of Calcutta, containing Belvedere House, the official residence of the lieutenant-governor of Bengal, and a number of handsome mansions. It lies within the limits of the south suburban municipality, and is a cantonment of native troops. On the Calcutta maidan, opposite Alipur Bridge, stood two trees under which duels were fought. It was here that the meeting in 1780 between Warren Hastings and Sir Philip Francis took place.
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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Alipur'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​a/alipur.html. 1910.
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Alipur'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​a/alipur.html. 1910.