A colonial image of Fort Victoria now Masvingo
ZIMSEC O Level History Notes:The Colonisation of Zimbabwe:Forts established by the Pioneer Column and their modern names
- As the Pioneer Column marched into and through Zimbabwe they established forts
- Most of these have turned into modern centers
- The table below shows these forts and their corresponding modern day names
| Fort | New Name |
|---|---|
| Fort Tuli | Beitbridge |
| Fort Victoria | Masvingo |
| Fort Charter | Chivhu |
| Fort Usher | Matobo |
| Fort Rixon | Insiza |
| Fort Salisbury | Harare |
| Fort Melsetter | Chimanimani |
| Fort Martin | Chegutu |
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