Fort William (officially Vijay Durg) is a fort in Hastings, Calcutta (Kolkata). It was built during the early years of Britain's administration of Bengal. It sits on the eastern banks of the River Hooghly, the major distributary of the River Ganga.

5 days ago · About Fort William:. Located in: Fort William is situated in Kolkata, West Bengal, on the eastern banks of the Hooghly River, a major distributary of the Ganga. Built in: The original Fort William was constructed in 1696 and completed in 1706.; The current fort was rebuilt between 1758 and 1781 after the Battle of Plassey.; Built by: The original fort was built by the British East India ...

5 days ago · Fort William in Kolkata renamed Vijay Durg, part of efforts to eliminate colonial practices in armed forces. Fort William was built by the British in 1781 and was named after King William III of ...

One of the most famous historical sites in Kolkata and once a British stronghold, is the mighty edifice of Fort William. Built in 1696, the fort was named after King William III, a.k.a William of Orange.

6 days ago · Kolkata’s eastern army command has been rechristened to Vijay Durg. Built in 1781, the historic Fort William was named after King William III during the reign of the Bengal Presidency.

5 days ago · Fort William Latest News. Fort William in Kolkata, the headquarters of the Eastern Army Command, has been renamed Vijay Durg recently. About Fort William. Fort William was built by the British in 1773 and was named after King William III of England. It is located on the eastern bank of the river Hooghly in Kolkata, West Bengal.

6 days ago · 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 spread of Protestant Christianity in Europe.

6 days ago · In a bid to move away from the colonial legacy, the Indian Army has renamed Eastern Command headquarters Fort William in Kolkata as 'Vijay Durg', a Defence official said on Wednesday. In a decision taken internally, the Army has also rechristened some landmark buildings inside the sprawling campus situated in the heart of the city.

Dec 14, 2024 · Fort William Kolkata forms a journey down memory lane, giving a glimpse of India’s colonial past. Nestled among the luxurious greenery and some of Kolkata’s iconic landmarks, the place could be more attractive.

Fort William, standing on the eastern bank of the river Hoogly in Kolkata, West Bengal, bears within its womb the story of the evolution of the city itself. This fort has witnessed defining moments of history, which were significant not only for …