Wandiwash Fort: History, Battle of 1760 and How to Visit Vandavasi

Wandiwash Fort in Vandavasi, Tamil Nadu, is one of South India's most historically significant yet least visited monuments. From the 1639 land grant that gave rise to the city of Madras to the decisive 1760 battle that ended French ambitions in India, this fort witnessed events that shaped the entire subcontinent. Here is the complete story of the fort and a practical guide for visitors.