The British colonial administration in India conducted extensive recruitment campaigns to enlist Indian soldiers into the British Indian Army during World Wars I and II. Although these campaigns were successful in terms of numbers, they frequently employed highly unethical methods and made numerous promises to the recruits that were not kept after the wars concluded. This article delves into the unscrupulous practices, promises, and post-war realities that resulted in widespread disillusionment among the soldiers and their families, as well as the methods by which the British government recruited Indian soldiers.

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 The centennial remembrance of the First World World War, it is important to remember that India provided a military force of 1.5mn men, millions of pounds in funds, food, arms, and aid.

Our project, jointly funded by the Palan Foundation and the Heritage Lottery Fund recognizes the contribution of Indian Soldiers in WW1 and brings more awareness of their sacrifices among communities and schools.