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Fort William – Rampart Barracks, Calcutta, c1915

ফোর্ট উইলিয়ম ব্যারাক বাড়ি, কলকাতা, c১৯১৫ Fort William was built by the British in 1758. It was begun by Lord Clive after the battle of Plassey in 1758. The cost to build the citadel of Fort William was two million sterling. A garrison of 15,000 men were needed for its defence. Fort William is one […]

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