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Mooltan Barracks is a British Army barracks in Tidworth, Wiltshire. Its name refers to the 1848-49 Siege of Multan, a British military operation during the Second Anglo-Sikh War. The spelling Mooltan reflects an older English form of Multan, the historic city in Punjab that was the focus of the siege.
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Where is Mooltan Barracks?
Mooltan Barracks is in Tidworth, Wiltshire, England. It is a British Army barracks in the Tidworth military area.
What does the name Mooltan commemorate?
It refers to the 1848 to 1849 Siege of Multan during the Second Anglo-Sikh War. Mooltan is an older English spelling of Multan, a historic city in Punjab.
Is Mooltan the modern spelling of Multan?
No. Multan is the modern spelling generally used for the city, while Mooltan is an older English form preserved in the barracks name.
What is Mooltan Barracks used for?
It provides military accommodation and support facilities within the British Army's Tidworth estate. The historical name does not by itself identify the current unit based there.
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