On 7 October 1737, a devastating cyclone swept through Kolkata, India, unleashing 40-foot waves that inundated the city.
The sheer force of the storm, combined with the colossal waves, obliterated homes, uprooted trees and sank countless ships anchored in the harbour.
The deadly deluge is believed to have claimed the lives of nearly 300,000 people, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history.
The catastrophic event left the region in ruins, with survivors grappling with the overwhelming loss and destruction in its aftermath.
