Forts and Palaces of Puducherry

Fort Saint Louis is the oldest fort in Puducherry, built by the French in 1673.

Raj Niwas is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, and was once the residence of the French Governor.

Fort Cornwallis was built by the British in 1759, after they captured Puducherry from the French.

Nawab's Palace is a 19th-century palace that was once the residence of the Nawab of Arcot.

Fort Geldria was built by the Dutch in 1616, and was the first European fort in Puducherry.

Raja's Palace is a 19th-century palace that was once the residence of the Raja of Puducherry.

Fort Saint Thomas was built by the Portuguese in 1545, and was the first European fort in India.

Government House is a 19th-century palace that was once the residence of the French Governor-General.

Fort White was built by the Marathas in 1760, after they captured Puducherry from the French.

Government House is a 19th-century palace that was once the residence of the British Governor.

Fort Dupleix was built by the Mysoreans in 1783, after they captured Puducherry from the British.

Government House is a 19th-century palace that was once the residence of the French Lieutenant-Governor.

Fort Pondicherry was built by the Nawab of Arcot in 1748, after he captured Puducherry from the French.

Raja's Palace is a 19th-century palace that was once the residence of the Raja of Tanjore.

Fort Pondicherry was rebuilt by the British in the 19th century, after they captured Puducherry from the French.