Arcot fort (ruins)

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Arcot fort (ruins) is the remains of a historic South Indian stronghold near Vellore, Tamil Nadu, known for its role in 18th-century Carnatic Wars between British and French forces.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fort
historical site
ruins
associatedWith British East India Company
French colonial forces
Nawab of the Carnatic
category Forts in Tamil Nadu
Ruins in India
conflict Anglo-French rivalry in India
country India
currentCondition ruined
era early modern period in India
heritageStatus local historical monument
locatedIn Arcot
India
Tamil Nadu
Vellore
surface form: Vellore district
material brick
stone
near Vellore
notableFor role in 18th-century South Indian warfare
strategic location on routes between Chennai and interior Tamil Nadu
originalFunction defensive stronghold
military fortification
partOf history of the Carnatic region
region South India
significance important stronghold in Carnatic Wars between British and French forces
tourism visited by history enthusiasts
usedDuring 18th century
Carnatic Wars

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Arcot hasStructure Arcot fort (ruins)