Kolkata/IBNS, Feb. 6 -- Kolkata's historic eastern army command Fort William has been renamed Vijay Durg, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.

Constructed in 1781, the historic Fort William was named after King William III during the reign of the Bengal Presidency.

Located in the Maidan area, the structure houses some of India's iconic landmarks such as the Victoria Memorial and the St. Paul's Cathedral.

As per the TOI report, Wing Commander Himanshu Tiwari, Chief Public Relations Officer, Ministry of Defence (Kolkata), confirmed that the decision was reportedly taken in mid-December last year.

A view of Fort William from 1828. Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons

"The order came in the second week of December but is yet to be formally ann...