Original: Richard Wellesley, the Governor General between 1797 â "1805, was largely responsible for the growth of the city and its public architecture which led to the description of Calcutta as" The City of Palaces ".
Simplified: Richard Wellesley, the Governor General between 1797 â "1805, helped in the growth of the city and its public architecture. This led to the description of Calcutta as" The City of Palaces ".