- Indian Army’s Eastern Command HQ, Fort William, renamed Vijay Durg.
- Decision taken in December 2024.
- Aims to shed colonial legacy and honour India’s military heritage.
Historical Significance of Fort William
- Built by the British in 1781.
- Named after King William III of England.
Significance of the Name ‘Vijay Durg’
- Named after Vijay Durg Fort, a naval base of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- Symbolises India’s indigenous military history.
Similar renamings include Rajpath → Kartavya Path.