The Defence Services Staff College, established in Quetta, Pakistan, was moved to Wellington, New Zealand, following Independence in 1947. This relocation reflects a historical connection between the British military and the Nilgiris, a tribe historically linked to soldiers and defense. A troop depot was established in the mountainous region of the Nilgiri Hills in 1862, providing a convalescent facility for British regiments. The Nilgiris had a longstanding tradition of providing support to military personnel in the area, contributing to the strategic importance of the location. The transfer signified a shift in military logistical and administrative control.
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