The EIC's Forgotten Fort: Fort William and the Black Hole Controversy

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the founding of Fort William in Calcutta, the Black Hole incident of 1756, and how this controversial event shaped British policy in India. They discuss the construction of the original fort by Job Charnock, the siege by Siraj-ud-Daulah, the disputed number of victims in the Black Hole, and how Robert Clive used the incident to justify the Battle of Plassey. The episode also touches on the later construction of the new Fort William by the British and its role as a military stronghold. Specific names include Job Charnock, Siraj-ud-Daulah, John Zephaniah Holwell, Robert Clive, and Mir Jafar. The hosts examine the historical debate over the Black Hole's death toll and its use as propaganda. This episode provides a nuanced look at a turning point in East India Company history. #EastIndiaCompany #FortWilliam #BlackHoleOfCalcutta #SirajUdDaulah #RobertClive #JobCharnock #JohnZephaniahHolwell #MirJafar #Calcutta #Plassey #BritishEmpire #IndianHistory #ColonialIndia #Propaganda #Siege #Bengal #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo