Fort William renamed Vijay Durg: A monument that witnessed the rise and fall of British Empire
Fort William’s military legacy spans centuries, from its role as a British colonial stronghold to its current significance as ...
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Who was Fort William in Kolkata named after, and why it needed renaming
Fort William in Kolkata, the headquarters of the Indian Army's Eastern Command, has been renamed Vijay Durg. The fort was originally named after a monarch who played a crucial role in the rise and ...
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Fort William, headquarters of Army's Eastern Command, renamed as 'Vijay Durg'
The renaming to ‘Vijay Durg’ pays homage to the oldest fort on Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg coast, which served as an impregnable ...
Indian Army Renames Eastern Command HQ’s Fort Williams as Vijay Durg amid Decolonization Efforts
This move aligns with India’s broader efforts to decolonize its military, following past changes like renaming Rajpath to ...