Fort St. George
Chennai, India
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- Hours: Sat–Thurs: 10am - 5pm
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What is Fort St. George in Chennai?
Fort St. George, overlooking the Bay of Bengal, was completed in 1644 as the first English fortress in India. Built by the English East India Company, it became both a trading base and a defensive outpost, protecting their interests along the Coromandel coast.
What is the history of Fort St. George?
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.
Which fort was built in Madras?
The fort was completed on 23 April 1644, on St George's Day, and hence christened St George Fort. The citadel led to the creation of a new settlement area called George Town, which enveloped the villages and eventually became Madras, or the modern-day Chennai.