Help Preserve Mullick House Kolkata
Your donation helps preserve Mullick House Kolkata through documentation, conservation work, and community engagement. Every contribution counts.
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High-resolution photography and 3D scanning create a permanent digital record. If restoration is ever needed, we have the exact specifications.
Professional conservation work including structural repairs, surface cleaning, and preventive measures to stop further deterioration.
Educational workshops, local awareness campaigns, and sustainable tourism initiatives that benefit surrounding communities.
Cultural Heritage
The construction of Mullick House in 1830 CE marked a pivotal moment in Kolkata's urban and cultural evolution, embodying the burgeoning wealth and sophisticated tastes of the Bengali *bhadralok* class during the Bengal Renaissance. Raja Rajendra Mullick, a prominent *zamindar* and art connoisseur, commissioned this grand edifice, which quickly became a repository of an eclectic collection of Western and Eastern art. This architectural marvel, blending Indo-Saracenic, Mughal, Rajput, and European elements, stood as a testament to the cultural synthesis prevalent among the affluent Bengali mercantile families whose prosperity was intricately linked to the British colonial economy, particularly through ventures like indigo and jute trade. Its very existence reflected a unique historical period where Indian patrons actively engaged with global artistic trends. Beyond its architectural grandeur, Mullick House played a significant role in shaping the cultural landscape of 19th-century Bengal. It was one of the earliest private residences in India to house a vast collection of European masterpieces, including works by Rubens and Reynolds, alongside classical sculptures and Indian artifacts. This deliberate curation transformed the *haveli* into a de facto private museum, showcasing the Mullick family's refined aesthetic sensibilities and their desire to project a cosmopolitan image. The house's innovative features, such as one of India's first elevators, further underscored its status as a symbol of modernity and opulence, influencing subsequent architectural and cultural patronage in the region and cementing the Mullick family's legacy.
Architectural Heritage
Built in the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture style, Mughal architecture style, Rajput architecture style, Islamic architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.
Educational Resource
An important learning resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding our architectural heritage.
Local Benefits
Preservation efforts create opportunities for local communities through tourism, traditional skills, and cultural activities.
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- 1Direct impact on Mullick House Kolkata preservation and conservation
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- 3100% transparency with detailed fund utilization reports
- 4Supports documentation, restoration, and community engagement
- 5Helps prevent deterioration of irreplaceable cultural heritage
- 6Enables future generations to experience this architectural marvel