Fort William, India
Fort William was the fort that was granted (Britishers were allowed to construct it on the grounds of Bengal) to the Britishers by the Nawab of Bengal for their short termed loyalty and sincerity they showed towards the Nawab.
| Fort William | |
|---|---|
| Kolkata, India | |
| Fortwilliam1828.jpg Fort William, a view from the inside, c. 1828 | |
| Type | Fortress, garrisoned and armoured Army Headquarters. |
| Coordinates | 22°33′28″N 88°20′17″E / 22.5577°N 88.3380°E |
| Built | 1696-1702 |
| In use | 1781 - present |
| Controlled by | British East India Company Siraj Ud Daulah Indian Army (Current) |
| Garrison | Eastern Command |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Plassey |
Fort William, India Media
A view of Calcutta from Fort William (1807)
Plan (top-view) of Fort William, c. 1844
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Fort William, by Jan Van Ryne, 1754
Fort William, Calcutta, 1756
First English Chapel, Fort William, Calcutta. Raised in 1714, with contribution of Rs. 1000 by the East India Company (p. 197, March 1824)
St Peter's Church, Fort William by William Prinsep 1835
Fort William, River Face 1786 (from a coloured engraving by Thomas Daniell).
The interior of the Arsenal, Fort William by William Prinsep 1835
Fort William by Samuel Davis
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