Fort Church, Bangalore

The Fort Church, Bangalore, was a church located within Bangalore Fort. The church was demolished to make place for the construction of the Vani Vilas Hospital. The Government of Mysore then allotted land in Chamrajpet for construction of a new church, St. Luke's Church, Bangalore. Early records refer to the Fort Church as the Drummer's Chapel, constructed by British soldiers after the fall of Tippu Sultan. The Fort Church, Bangalore was the first protestant church to be raised in Bangalore.

The Fort Church (St Luke's Church)
The Fort Church, Bangalore
12.962875°N 77.575956°E / 12.962875; 77.575956
LocationBangalore Fort
CountryIndia
DenominationAnglican
History
Former name(s)Drummer's Chapel
Founded1808
Founder(s)Lieutenant John Blakiston
Architecture
StyleAnglican
Completed1808
Closed1933
Demolished1933
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Mysore
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