Why a Bengali Maharaja Built an Earthquake-Proof Iron Castle for British Royalty
Forged from British cast iron and Burmese teak, Bengal's Alexander Castle survived massive earthquakes to host Tagore, Gandhi, and royal dignitaries.
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Forged from British cast iron and Burmese teak, Bengal's Alexander Castle survived massive earthquakes to host Tagore, Gandhi, and royal dignitaries.