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Synopsis This book deals with the history of the colonial military apparatus as it evolved from the years of the 1857 revolt to the outbreak of the Second World War. Focusing on the crucial elements of the British military system in India, their governing ideologies and organizational setup, the essays address some of the major issues connected with the Indian Army and cover three broad themes—questions of identity, the constitution of a corporate body responsible for the security of the Raj in India, and the debate on the devolution of power to Indians. The articles highlight various aspects of military history such as recruitment policy, ideology, Indianization, and financial reforms. Based on original research and invaluable primary sources, this collection of essays provides an understanding of changing colonial control over India. It would be useful to scholars of modern Indian history, specialists of military history, officers of the Indian Armed Forces, and the general reader.