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
- Company rule calcutta from ftwilliam.jpg
A view of Calcutta from Fort William (1807)
- 1844 Map of Fort William and Esplanade.jpg
Plan (top-view) of Fort William, c. 1844
- FortWilliam,Calcutta,
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)
Fort William by Samuel Davis