The Black Hole of Calcutta: What Really Happened?

One prison cell. One night. Hundreds of years of controversy.

The Black Hole of Calcutta remains one of the most debated events in colonial history. For generations, it has been described as one of the British Empire's greatest tragedies—but how much of the story is supported by historical evidence?

This documentary explores the events surrounding the Black Hole of Calcutta, examining eyewitness accounts, historical records, and modern research to uncover what happened, why the story became so influential, and how it shaped the future of British rule in India.

Some historical events become legends.

Others become political narratives.

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