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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 1947. It was responsible for the defence of both British India and the princely states, which could also have their own armies.
In the 20th century, the Indian Army was a crucial adjunct to the forces of the British Empire in both world wars. 1.3 million Indian soldiers served in World War I (1914–1918) with the Allies, in which 74,187 Indian troops were killed or missing in action.
The British Indian Army, officially called simply the Indian Army (IA), was the army in British India during British rule (1858–1947). [1] [2] [3] The Indian Army served as a security force in India itself and fought in battles overseas, particularly during the two World Wars.
The Indian Army during World War II, a British force also referred to as the British Indian Army, began the war, in 1939, numbering just under 200,000 men. By the end of the war, it had become the largest volunteer army in history, rising to over 2.5 million men in August 1945.
The Indian Armed Forces are the military forces of the Republic of India. It consists of three professional uniformed services: the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.
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 1947. It was responsible for the defence of both British India and the princely states, which could also have their own armies.
O Exército da Índia Britânica oficialmente chamado de Exército Indiano foi o exército da Índia durante o Raj britânico ( 1858 – 1947 ). [ 1][ 2][ 3] Serviu tanto como força de segurança quanto como apoio efetivo, particularmente durante a Primeira e a Segunda Guerra Mundial .
