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Fort St. George (or historically, White Town) [1] is a fortress at the coastal city of Chennai, India. Founded in 1639, it was the first English (later British) fortress in India. [2] . The construction of the fort provided the impetus for further settlements and trading activity, in what was originally an uninhabited land. [3] .
Fort George, India. / 18.94090; 72.83759. Fort George was an extension to the fortified walls of Bombay (now Mumbai) built in 1769; it was in the present-day Fort area, to the east of the site of the former Dongri Fort. The hill on which the Dongri fort stood was razed, and in its place Fort George was built.
Fort Saint George, Chennai, India. 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 East India Company’s original ...
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Formally known as the White House, the Fort St. George is one of the oldest monuments in India that provides a home to the famous St Mary’s Church, Fort Museum, Wellesley House, a 150 ft tall Flag Staff, and government offices.
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Established in the year 1639-1640 CE, Fort St. George is seen as the first English fortress in India. What began as a trading post for the British East India Company, after enduring numerous wars, plagues, and hostility, led to the birth of the colossal city of Madras.
Dec 21, 2017 · However, the importance of Fort St. George is not just restricted to the history of Chennai, but also plays an important part in the overall history of the British Raj in India. The Fort St.George in its current form is the seat of the Tamil Nadu Government | ©L Vivian Richard/Wiki Commons.
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.
