Fort St. George

Fort St. George, located in Chennai, is the first English fortress built in India, established by the British East India Company in 1644. It marks the beginning of British influence in South India and played a key role in colonial administration. Today, it houses the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and a museum that showcases artifacts from the British era, including weapons, coins, documents, and portraits. The fort stands as a powerful reminder of Chennai’s colonial past and its evolution into a modern city.