Rathee, Ravindra True to their Salt. Indian Soldiers and the British Empire

Indian soldiers made a pivotal contribution to the British Empire and Great Britains development from a small, relatively poor island to a dominant military and industrial power. Under the British Crown, following the Mutiny of 1857, Indias military became a vital link to holding the Empire together. From the jungles of south-east Asia to the deserts of Africa, and the hills of north-east India to the forests of Burma, the Indian army would become the pride of the Raj. Upon Indias independence, the army continued to be one of the finest inheritances of Empire. This book looks at the world of the Indian soldiers who enlisted in the armies of India under British rule, and how they served with such dedication and loyalty. The extent to which the soldiers acted as an effective control over the coercive power of British rule in India is also examined, as well as the implications and logistics involved in running such a complex military machine. The first comprehensive single-volume history of Indias soldiers in the British Empire, written with flair and rich in detail, this book offers a vital new perspective to mark the 75th anniversary of Indian independence.

This book looks at the world of Indian soldiers who served in the armies of India under British rule and why they served with such dedication and loyalty. It also examines the extent to which the soldiers exercised effective control over the coercive power of British rule in India, and the implications and logistics involved in running such a complex military machine. This book is the first comprehensive, single-volume history of Indian soldiers in the British Empire, written with flair and detail, and offers an important new perspective on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Indian independence.