The East India Company built the fort in 1640. The structure was named Fort St. George after the Patron Saint of England. It would soon become the center of English activities, leading to a massive amount of growth and trade in the region. The city of Chennai itself (known as Madras during the period) was sparsely inhabited at the time and grew around the fort.
July 22, 2019
Bangkok, Thailand
Remainders of the defenses established at the start of the previous era in Thai history
Hong Kong
The tunnels in the ruins of this failed British World War II defensive line bear the names of famous London streets.
Vagator, India
Once an important military landmark, this centuries old fort regained its popularity in modern times due to an iconic Bollywood film.
Singapore
Forgotten forts that were pivotal in Singapore’s military history.
Hassan, India
This is no regular fort! It’s a star.
Cidade Velha, Cabo Verde
The defense built to protect one of the last found pieces of land on Earth.
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
A fort of historic failures where the island's colonial powers first collided.
Pune, India
This 18th century Marathi fort is adorned with a spiked front gate meant to repel enemy elephants.
