Fort William is situated on the east bank
of the river Hooghly and was named after King William III of England.
It is surrounded by a 50ft high moat. It was built in 1757 after
Robert Clive's victory at Plassey over Siraj ud-Daula. This fort
was completed to prevent attacks from Muslim invaders. The fort walls,
barracks, stables and the church of St. Peter are still intact. The area
cleared around Fort William became the Maidan. In the fort, there is a
church, market, post and telegraph office, cinema, swimming pool, boxing
stadium, football and firing range. The Arsenal inside is worth visiting
for which a prior permission is required from the Commanding Officer.
Contact : 47 48 R N Roychow Ghat Road, Shibpur- 711102
Phone : 033-26605594
