British Indian Army
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british-indian-army-229-435155
title:
British Indian Army
text:
The Indian Army during British rule, also referred to as the British Indian Army, was the main military force of the British Indian Empire until Indian independence in 1947. It was responsible for the defence of both British India and the princely states, which could also have their own armies. As quoted in the Imperial Gazetteer of India, "The British Government has undertaken to protect the dominions of the Native princes from invasion and even from rebellion within: its army is organized for
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1895–1947 military force
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Indian_Army
date created:
2004-08-15T15:17:59Z
date modified:
2024-09-15T06:58:06Z
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