Fort St George in Chennai
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If you trace back to the history of Fort St. George in Chennai, you will realized that the construction of this site regulated by Francis Day and Andrew Cogon, initiated the phase of modernization of Madras or Chennai in India as well as that of power-statements of the British colonial forces in India. The site derived its name from St. George, the patron saint of England.
Features of Fort St. George in Chennai
- Fort St. George in Chennai has Clive's Corner, which pays tribute to Robert Clive as he stayed there.
- You should also visit the oldest surviving British church in India, St. Mary's Church in Fort St. George in Chennai. The first Anglican Church built in 1678-80, St. Mary's Church also hosted the marriage of Lord Clive. The tombstones in the courtyard of St. Mary's Church are famous as the oldest British tombstones in India.
- The compound of High Court in the north of the fort, displays Indo-Saracenic architectural style and consists of the Lighthouse built in 1844.
- Fort St. George in Chennai has a historic museum which preserves relics like weapons, uniforms, coins, costumes, medals and other pieces of the British colonial era including the East India Company. The banquet hall of 1802, consists of paintings of the governors and other officials of the British regime.
- You should also see the flag staff and War Memorial built to commemorate the warriors who sacrificed their lives during the First World War.
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