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Fort William renamed as Vijay Durg
Context
In the latest step toward eliminating colonial practices and mindsets within the armed forces, Fort William in Kolkata, the headquarters of the Eastern Army Command, has been renamed Vijay Durg.
About Fort William
- Fort William was built in 1696 by the British East India Company in Kolkata.
- It is located on the eastern banks of the River Hooghly.
- It was named after King William III of England and served as a stronghold for the British in India.
- The fort was used to control Bengal and served as a base for British military operations, including the Battle of Plassey (1757), which allowed the British to dominate India.
- It was also central to British activities during the Revolt of 1857 (First War of Independence).
- The fort has six gates - Chowringhee, Plassey, Calcutta, Water Gate, St George's and Treasury.
- Post-Independence Role: After independence, Fort William became the Eastern Army Command's headquarters in 1963 following the Sino-India war of 1962.
- New Name – Vijay Durg: The proposed new name, Vijay Durg, translates to "Fort of Victory."
- The name is inspired by Vijaydurg Fort in Maharashtra, which is linked to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a key figure in India's resistance to colonial powers. The name symbolizes India's victory over foreign rule and celebrates its own military history.
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