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Fort St. George (or historically, White Town) is a fortress at the coastal city of Chennai, India. Founded in 1639, it was the first English (later British) fortress in India. The construction of the fort provided the impetus for further settlements and trading activity, in what was originally an uninhabited land.
Fort Saint George, citadel built by the British East India Company in Madras (now Chennai), India, later becoming the British capital in south India. The fort, named in honour of Britain’s patron saint, is well preserved by the state of Tamil Nadu (formerly Madras).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the history and evolution of Fort St. George, the first English fortress in India, established in 1639-1640 CE. Explore its monuments, such as St. Mary's Church, the oldest Anglican church in Asia, and its role in the colonial rule and the city of Madras.
Dec 21, 2017 · Read our guide to the nearly four-century-long interesting history of Fort St. George in Chennai India.
- Arun Venkatraman
Fort St. George is one of the oldest monuments in India and a prominent landmark in Chennai. Learn about its British colonial history, visit its museum, church, and other attractions, and find out how to reach it.
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Jul 22, 2019 · Discover Fort St. George in Chennai, India: The first English fort built in India.
Along with the Central Railway Station, Fort St George is one of the remarkable colonial structures in the city that hark back to the times of the British rule in India.
