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Swords Trembling in Their Scabbards Creese Michael The Indian Army founded by the East India Company in the eighteenth century was unique among the armies of the world in that it had two groups of…
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The Indian Army founded by the East India Company in the eighteenth century was unique among the armies of the world in that it had two groups of officers - British and Indian. It is surprising, therefore, that there has been very little written, by either British or Indian historians, regarding the role and experience of those officers. The intention was that the Indian officers, coming from similar backgrounds as their men and naturally understanding their social and religious mores and customs, would form the crucial link between the British officers and the sepoys.
So who were these Indian officers who look out at us from photographs taken from the eighteen eighties onwards? They were promoted from the ranks and served for many years in their units, embodying both the spirit and the traditions of their regiments. What was their background, education and training?
How did they, and
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