Fort Marlborough
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Fort Marlborough

Fort in Bengkulu, Indonesia

Description

Fort Marlborough is a former East India Company fort located in Bengkulu City, Sumatra. It was built between 1713 and 1719 by the East India Company under the leadership of Governor Joseph Collett as a defensive fort for the British East India Company's Residency there. It was one of the strongest British forts in the eastern region, second only to Fort St. George in Madras, India.

History

Built by the British East India Company in 1714 under Governor Joseph Collett.

Local Culture

Showcases British colonial history and the local struggle for independence.

Activities

  • Explore historic jail cells
  • Sunset photography

Culinary

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