Q. Bungalow is the derivation from the term–
Answer: Bangalo
Notes: The origin of the bungalow has its roots in the vernacular architecture of Bengal. The term 'bangalo', meaning "Bengali" and used elliptically for a "house in the Bengal style". Such houses were traditionally small, only one storey and detached, and had a wide veranda were adapted by the British. The Bungalow style houses are still very popular in the rural Bengal. In the rural areas of Bangladesh, it is often called “Bangla Ghar” (Bengali Style House).
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