1. Identify the fort.

2. When was it built?

3. This fortification resulted into a battle. Mention the battle and its results.

1. The given picture depicts Fort William in Kolkata.

2. Fort William was first established in 1696 by the British East India Company.

3. The fortification of Fort William led to the Battle of Plassey in 1757. The battle resulted in the victory of the British East India Company over Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal. The victory led to the British gaining control over Bengal and establishing their dominance in India. The battle also marked the beginning of the decline of the Nawab’s power and the rise of British colonial rule.