Current Affairs Section
FORT WILLIAM RENAMED AS ‘VIJAY DURG’
- Indian Army has renamed Kolkata’s Fort William, the headquarters of its Eastern Command, as ‘Vijay Durg’.
- The decision, made in December 2024, reflects India’s commitment to honoring its indigenous military history over colonial relics.
- Inspired by the historic Vijaydurg Fort in Maharashtra, which served as a naval stronghold under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, this renaming aligns with the government’s broader push to erase colonial imprints from institutions and landmarks.
Historical Significance of Fort William
- Built in 1781 by the British and named after King William III of England.
- Served as a major British military base in colonial India.
Became the Eastern Command headquarters of the Indian Army post-independence.
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