Fort William

Fort William is a famous fort in the city of Kolkata. It is located on Khidirpur road on the eastern bank of the Hooghly river. It was also known for its stunning architecture. It built in the year 1696 and was named after King William III.

This fort was the first stronghold of the British in the country. The citadel is a magnificent structure that spread over 70.9 acres. And the whole tower is embellished with hundreds of arched windows that overlook beautiful lush green gardens.

The surface of the building adorned with meticulous stonework, which took almost ten years to reach completion. However, soon it realized that this building had a few loopholes, and hence a new octagonal building was constructed, and Sir Robert Clive laid its foundation.

Fort William has served several purposes earlier in this fort prisoner, were hauled, and it was known as the black hole of Calcutta.

Nowadays, the fort is the property of the Indian Army, and it can accommodate up to 10,000 army personnel.

Fort William also serves as the headquarters of the Eastern command.

The fort is known for its stunning architecture, and people like to visit this place to see the beautiful fort and its surroundings.