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The '''Indian Army''' was the ] backed and led army in ], formed after the ] in 1857. Prior to this time the ] had their own army units, paid for by their profits. In the aftermath of the mutiny it was found that the leadership of these forces was largely out of touch with the sentiments of the men in uniform, and it was decided that only a complete re-forming of the army would have any real effect on morale. Another change was that all ] was given to units made entirely of British soldiers, as Indian-led artillery had been particularly effective against the British units during the mutiny. The '''Indian Army''' was formed after the ] in 1857 by the ]. Prior to this time the ] had their own army units, paid for by their profits.


The army is headed by the general in charge. It is modelled on the British ranking system. The highest rank in the Indian Army is the Field Marshall. The Field Marshall can only be appointed by the Prime Minister in case of a war.
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The ]n army is a well trained outfit employing more than 2 million people. It is enitirely a voluntary service. The military draft has never been imposed in India. The Indian army has a rich combat experience under diverse terrain. Deserts, Icy mountains, tropical jungles, plains, swamps and islands.

Most of the army equipment is imported, but efforts are on to manufacture indigenous equipment.

The Indian army also serves under the United Nations peace keeping operations.

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The Indian Army was formed after the Indian Mutiny in 1857 by the British. Prior to this time the British East India Company had their own army units, paid for by their profits.

The army is headed by the general in charge. It is modelled on the British ranking system. The highest rank in the Indian Army is the Field Marshall. The Field Marshall can only be appointed by the Prime Minister in case of a war.

The Indian army is a well trained outfit employing more than 2 million people. It is enitirely a voluntary service. The military draft has never been imposed in India. The Indian army has a rich combat experience under diverse terrain. Deserts, Icy mountains, tropical jungles, plains, swamps and islands.

Most of the army equipment is imported, but efforts are on to manufacture indigenous equipment.

The Indian army also serves under the United Nations peace keeping operations.