Fort St. George is a historic fort and administrative complex in Chennai, India . Built in 1644 by the British East India Company , it wa...
Fort St. George is a historic fort and administrative complex in Chennai, India.
Built in 1644 by the British East India Company, it was the first fortress built by the English in India.
The fort played a key role in the early development of Madras, which became the capital of British India in the 19th century.
The fort is a large, square structure with four bastions at the corners.
The walls are made of red brick and are about 12 feet thick.
The fort was originally surrounded by a moat, but this has now been filled in.
The fort is open to the public and is a popular tourist destination.
Visitors can explore the grounds, visit the museum, and learn about the history of Fort St. George and the British Raj.
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