Legal & Colonial History

Fort St. George

George Town, Chennai · Closed now

The first fortress the British built in India, in 1644, is still a working seat of government, home to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

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AddressRajaji Road

Managed byArchaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Today's hoursOpen today 9 AM - 5 PM

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Did you know? Fort St. George, built by the British East India Company in 1644, was the first fortress the British built in India, it now houses the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, making it one of the few forts in the world still used as a functioning seat of government.