Historical Forts and British Construction

Which one of the following was the first fort constructed by the British in India?

مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سا پہلا قلعہ تھا جسے انگریزوں نے ہندوستان میں تعمیر کیا تھا؟
Answer: Fort St.George
Explanation
  • Fort St. George, the first English fortress in India.
  • It was founded in 1639 in Madras (now Chennai).
  • Built by the British East India Company in 1640, it became a citadel by 1644.
  • It houses St. Mary's Church, a museum with British Rule artifacts, and Wellesley Residence with paintings of the fortress Governor.
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