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Fort William is a historic fort and army headquarters in Kolkata, built by the British East India Company in the 18th century. It has a rich history of battles, sieges, and cultural events, and is surrounded by the Maidan, the largest park in the country.
Learn about the history and architecture of Fort William, the only fort in the world that has never been besieged. Visit the new fort built in 1758 after the destruction of the old fort, where the infamous Black Hole of Calcutta was located.
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Fort William is a historic fort built by the British in 1696 on the Hooghly River. It served as a prison, a military base and a headquarters of the Eastern Command. Learn more about its history, architecture and how to visit it.
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Learn how Fort William, built by the British East India Company in 1696 CE, witnessed the rise and fall of an imperial empire in India. Explore the events, battles, and monuments that shaped the fort and the city of Kolkata.
Fort William, citadel of Calcutta (now Kolkata), named for King William III of England. The British East India Company’s main Bengal trading station was moved from Hooghly (now Hugli) to Calcutta in 1690 after a war with the Mughals.
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Fort William is a historic fort and army headquarters on the eastern bank of Hooghly River. Learn about its construction, significance, attractions and access in this travel guide.
Fort William is a fort in Hastings, Calcutta (Kolkata). It was built during the early years of Britain's administration of Bengal. It sits on the eastern banks ...
