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  1. Built1639
    Height45 m (148 ft)
  1. Fort St. George – Wikipedia

  2. Fort Saint George | British, East India Company, Colonial

    WEBFort Saint George, citadel built by the British East India Company in Madras (now Chennai), India, later becoming the British capital in south …

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    Some notable highlights of the fort include: St. Mary’s Church is the oldest and the first Anglican Church in India. This church was built under the supervision of the then Agent of Madras, Streynsham Master. The construction of this church was completed in the year 1680. The graveyard is home to the oldest British tombstones of the country.
    The magnificent white building that stands tall along the shores of the Bay of Bengal in Chennai, houses within itself a rich history of not just the then city of Madras but the overall history of colonial rule in India. Established in the year 1639-1640 CE, Fort St. George is seen as the first English fortress in India.
    The house was built in the 18th century by a rich Armenian named Coja Nazar Jan for himself and his family. In 1749 CE, once the fort was reclaimed by the British, it became the residence of Richard Prince, the Deputy Governor of Madras. In 1753 CE it was let out to one of its most important occupants - Robert Clive.
    Fort St. George in the state of Tamil Nadu was the first fort built by the English East India Company after they entered India in 1600 AD. Constructed in the year 1644, this fort also holds the first Anglican church of the country, St. Mary’s Church.
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  7. Fort St. George Chennai (Timings, History, Entry Fee, …

    WEBFormally 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 …

  8. Fort St. George Chennai - History, Architecture

    WEBInitially erected as a trading post, it later served as the origin of the modern Indian Army. A live example of the military architecture marvel, the St. George Fort is probably the most noticeable ancient monument in …

  9. A Guide To Fort St. George, Chennai - Updated 2024

    WEBFeb 7, 2020 · Updated Apr 08, 2024. | 3 min read. Fort St. George in the state of Tamil Nadu was the first fort built by the English East India Company after they entered India in 1600 AD. Constructed in the year …

  10. Fort St George | Chennai (Madras), India - Lonely Planet