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
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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 / 22.5577; 88.3380
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


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