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Fort St George was the first fort constructed by the British in India. It was built in 1644 in present-day Chennai (Madras). This fort served as the primary administrative and military headquarters for the British East India Company in South India, laying an early foundation for British territorial expansion in the region.
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Fort William: This fort was constructed by the British in 1781 in Calcutta (present-day Kolkata). It subsequently became a major British stronghold and administrative center in Bengal, but its construction post-dates Fort St George.
Fort St David: Built by the British in 1670 near Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, this fort was established later than Fort St George and served as a secondary British outpost, primarily for trade and defence in the Carnatic region.
Fort St Angelo: This fort was constructed by the Portuguese in 1505 in Kannur, Kerala. It predates any British fort construction in India and was not built by the British East India Company.