Fort Cornwallis

The Fort Cornwallis (Malay: Kota CornwallisTamil : கார்ன்வாலிசு கோட்டை) is a star fort that the British East India Company built in the late 18th century on the northeastern coast of Penang Island, Malaysia. It is named after the late 18th century Governor-General of Bengal, India, Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis. Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. In its entire history, the fort has never engaged in any battle.

Fort Cornwallis

The Fort Cornwallis (Malay: Kota CornwallisTamil : கார்ன்வாலிசு கோட்டை) is a star fort that the British East India Company built in the late 18th century on the northeastern coast of Penang Island, Malaysia. It is named after the late 18th century Governor-General of Bengal, India, Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis. Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. In its entire history, the fort has never engaged in any battle.