At which place, East India Company established its first presidency bank?

Q. At which place, East India Company established its first presidency bank?
Answer: Calcutta
Notes: Bank of Calcutta was established in 1806; it was renamed in 1809 as Bank of Bengal. On 15 April 1840, Bank of Bombay established. On 1 July 1843, Bank of Madras established.

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