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Fort Cornwallis
Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Phone: Not AvailableAbout
Fort Cornwallis is a star fort that the British East India Company built in the late 1700s on the northeastern coast of Penang Island, Malaysia. It is named after the late 18th century Governor-General of Bengal, India, Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis. Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. In its entire history, the fort has never engaged in any battle.