Bungalow was derived from 'bangla' which means traditional thatched Bengali hut- Art & Culture

Q.  The British adapted some Indian styles to suit their needs. One example is the colonial bungalows.  The  name bungalow  was  derived  from  ‘bangla’ which means
- Published on 17 Aug 15

a. Traditional thatched Bengali hut
b. Isolated area with compound in Hindi
c. Large room in Bengali
d. Large room in Hindi

ANSWER: Traditional thatched Bengali hut
 
The colonial bungalow was set on extensive grounds which ensured privacy and marked a distance from the Indian world around. The traditional pitched roof and surrounding veranda kept the bungalow cool in the summer months. The compound had separate quarters for a retinue of domestic servants.

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