History of Bandar Kota/Dutch Fort, Machilipatnam | Ganta Stambham | Firangi Godown #bandar #fort

The Dutch constructed an armoury, a fort, and a Ganta Sthambham (Bell) near the Machilipatnam Port, which played a vital role in the commerce between Europe and peninsular India. Masulipatnam or Machilipatnam was the first British trading settlement (1611) on the Bay of Bengal. From 1686 to 1759, the city was held by the French and the Dutch ...