Key Facts You Should Know About the Indian Army

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

Approximately 1.3 million soldiers fought for the British army during World War I.

74000 soldiers lost their lives during the first world war.

The India gate in delhi is tribute to these soldiers.

The Indian army consist of actively 1.2 million Troops and 0.9 million reserve Troops.

The Indian army is highly popular due to its discipline and combat capability.

The Indian army ranks fourth in the world.

Indian army controls the Highest battlefield, The Siachen Glacier.

India is one of the largest contributers in the UN Peacekeeping.

The largest horse mounted cavalry units in Indian army is 61st cavalry Units in the world.