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Article: The Indian Army's growth as the nation's anchor

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August 13, 2008
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New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- August 15 is an occasion for stock taking. The nation looks back at its achievements, mistakes and looks forward to the tasks ahead on Independence Day.

It is an appropriate occasion to look at the country's Armed Forces, how they have grown and looked after the defence of the country, and how they are preparing themselves for the challenges ahead. The Army, in particular, has a long history.

Very few in the country are aware of the origin and growth of the Indian Army It has grown from a force of sepoys that served the East India Company from 1600. The traders of the Company employed them to ...

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