Fort William, India
fort in Kolkata, 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 | |
 Fort William, a view from the inside, c. 1828 | |
| Coordinates | 22°33′28″N 88°20′17″E / 22.5577°N 88.3380°E |
| Type | Fortress, garrisoned and armoured Army Headquarters. |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | British East India Company Siraj Ud Daulah Indian Army (Current) |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1696-1702 |
| In use | 1781 - present |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Plassey |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | Eastern Command |
