Fifty years ago | Wandiwash Fort to be preserved as State monument
This archival piece from 1976 details the Tamil Nadu government's decision to preserve the historic Wandiwash Fort as a state monument. The fort is noted for its significance in the 18th-century power struggle between British and French colonial forces.
Why it matters
It underscores the importance of historical preservation and the role of colonial-era sites in shaping modern national identity.
Madras, August 19: The Fort at Wandiwash in north Arcot district, where a battle was fought between the English and the French in mid-18th century AD, now in ruins is to be preserved as a monument of State importance by the Tamil Nadu Government.
The Battle of Wandiwash (1760 AD) practically ended the French supremacy and marked the triumph and ascendancy of the British regime in South India.
Extending over a square mile, the Fort, which is right in the midst of the town is in a state of neglect. It is a village by itself. The ramparts, except in a small portion are intact. There is a big entrance. In the centre, many residential buildings have sprung up over the years. Necessary funds have now been sanctioned by the Government to protect this historic Fort.
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