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News: In a significant move towards eliminating colonial influences in the Indian Armed Forces, Fort William, the Eastern Command Headquarters of the Indian Army in Kolkata, has been officially renamed Vijay Durg.
Historical Significance of Fort William
- Originally constructed by the British in 1781, Fort William was named after King William III of England.
- It has served as a strategic military base for over two centuries and continues to be a key command center for India’s Eastern Army Command.
- The fort played a crucial role in British colonial rule, symbolizing their military presence in eastern India.
About Renaming of Vijay Durg
- The new name, Vijay Durg, draws inspiration from the historic fort in Maharashtra, which was a naval base for the Marathas under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- Vijay Durg Fort, located along the Sindhudurg coast, was a stronghold of Maratha naval supremacy, representing Indian resilience and military strength.
- Renaming Fort William to Vijay Durg signifies a shift towards Indian heritage and military pride over colonial legacy.
Other Renaming Initiatives at Fort William
- Kitchener House inside Fort William has been renamed Manekshaw House, after Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, India’s first Field Marshal and hero of the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
- South Gate, previously called St. George’s Gate, has been renamed Shivaji Gate, honoring Chhatrapati Shivaji’s legacy.
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