Q. In which year Fort William was established?
Answer: 1696
Notes: Fort William is situated on the bank of river Hooghly in Kolkata. It was established in 1696 during the tenure of British Raj. It is a delight for lovers of history and architecture. There is a Maidan in front of the fort, which used to be a part of the fort earlier and is the largest urban park in Kolkata today. There are six gates and are the most striking feature of the fort. These gates are named Chowringhee, Plassey, Calcutta, Water Gate, St Georges and the Treasury Gate.
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