Which was the first fort constructed by the British in India? UPSC Prelims PYQ 2007

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

1. Fort William
2. Fort St. George
3. Fort St. David
4. Fort St. Angelo

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• In 1639, two representatives of the British EIC, Francis Day and Andrew Cogan, purchased the land to construct a new fort. The fort was completed on St George’s Day, April 23, 1644, and named St George’s Fort after the Patron Saint of England. It was the first fort constructed by the British in India.

Ans: (b) Fort St. George