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 15a. 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.
