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Tharangambadi Danish Fort
September 4 , 2025
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- The Danish Fort at Tharangambadi was built in 1620 by Danish nobleman Ove Gjedde.
- The fort spans 36,410 square feet and is over 400 years old.
- The fort was used as a base for Danish settlers and is a symbol of Denmark’s colonial presence in India.
- The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology sanctioned ₹3.63 crore for the fort’s restoration.
- Restoration work on the fort began on June 1, 2023.
- The Governor’s Bungalow at Tharangambadi was built in 1793.
- It was used by Danish governors and later taken over by the British in 1845.
- The two-storey bungalow covers 10,220 square feet.
- The bungalow is known for its tall pillars, central courtyard, and grand halls.
- A total of ₹4.33 crore was sanctioned for restoring the Governor’s Bungalow.
- The restoration work is expected to be completed by November 2025.
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