Indira Gandhi Sarani, formerly Red Road, is a road in Central Kolkata that runs from Eden Gardens (Rashmoni Avenue-Gostho Paul Sarani Junction) to Fort William West Gate (Dufferin Road-Outram Road Junction).
[1] The road, a wide boulevard, was built in 1820.
[3] The British authorities intended for the road to be able to host large parades.
[3] During the Second World War, the road, in the heart of Calcutta, served as a landing strip for Fighter aircraft.
[4] The annual Kolkata Marathon starts from the outside of the Rangers Club on Red Road.