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==The New Fort William==
The new Fort William was built by [[Robert Clive]] at a cost of £2,000,000 and was completed in 1773. Situated on the site known as the Maidan, it is octagonal in shape and covers an area of 2 square miles. Three sides of the fort face the Hoogly River and there are six gates.
[[Image:Fort William, Calcutta.jpg|right|thumb|250px| ''Fort William, Calcutta'']]
===Garrison===
