Black Hole of Calcutta

ریشه

The term 'Black Hole of Calcutta' originated from a supposed incident in 1756 when British prisoners were held overnight in a small cell in Fort William, Calcutta. The name 'Black Hole' was used to describe the dark and cramped conditions of the cell.

مثال

• The Black Hole of Calcutta incident is often cited as an example of British colonial atrocities.
• The exact details of what happened in the Black Hole of Calcutta are still debated by historians.
• The Black Hole of Calcutta incident had a significant impact on British public opinion towards the East India Company.