Anglo-Indian Military History

Anglo-Indian military history involves the engagement and cooperation between British and Indian forces from colonial times through independence. During British rule, Indian soldiers served extensively in the British Army, often fighting alongside Allied forces in global conflicts like World Wars. Post-independence, India developed its own military but maintained historical ties, including some contributions from Anglo-Indian communities—people of mixed Indian and British heritage—with distinctive roles and identities. Overall, this history reflects a complex legacy of colonial military service, strategic alliances, and evolving national defense systems within the broader context of India’s path to independence and sovereignty.