Indian Army Day: Lesser-Known Facts You Should Know About Our Jawans

As India observes National Army Day, here are some lesser-known details about the Indian Army that you should be aware of.

The Indian Army's origins The Indian Army was established in Kolkata in 1776 by the East India Company.

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The Indian Army's role in World War I In World War I, over 1.3 million Indian soldiers fought alongside the Allies.

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After India gained independence in 1947, the British Commander-in-Chief was replaced by the first Indian military commander, Lieutenant General KM Cariappa.

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The Indian Army's role in the Indo-Pakistan War In the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, the Pakistani Army surrendered approximately 93,000 soldiers and officials.

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The Indian Army's role in UN peacekeeping The Indian Army is a major contributor to UN peacekeeping operations.

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The Indian Army's role in construction The Indian Army's Military Engineering Services has built the Bailey Bridge in Ladakh, the Khardungla Pass, and Magnetic Hill in Leh.

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The Indian Army's role in the Siachen Glacier The Indian Army controls the Siachen Glacier, which is the world's highest battlefield.

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The Indian Army's role in the 61st Cavalry Regiment The 61st Cavalry Regiment is one of the largest horse-mounted cavalry units in the Indian Army.

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The Indian Army's role in Operation Rahat In 2013, the Indian Army rescued over 10,500 people during the North India floods.

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