Fort St George is the name of the first British fortress in India, founded in 1639 at the coastal city of Madras (modern city of Chennai.) The construction of the fort provided the impetus for further settlements and trading activity, in what was originally a no man's land. Thus, it is right to say that the city evolved around the fortress.
From 1920 onwards The Fort has served as the administrative headquarters for the legislative assembly of Tamil Nadu state, and houses a garrison for troops in transit to various locations at South India and the Andamans. The Fort Museum contains many relics of the Raj, including portraits of many of the Governors, and other items of the British rule. St. Mary's Church is the oldest Anglican Church in India, built in 1678-80 AD, within the Fort’s premises.
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From 1920, Fort St.George has served as administrative headquarters for the legislative assembly of Tamil Nadu State. It has witnessed the steady progress of Indian democracy through representatives in pre and post independence era.
To bring into limelight the history and relevance of the Fort, Amish Media Consultant is going to publish a coffee table book titled:FORT St. George – A Historical Landmark in Chennai’s Landscape.
Such a book would pay a rich tribute to the history and the political significance of Fort St. George, as well as be a ready reckoner of the milestones.
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